What's been happening this week in the world of sewing? I know how busy I get trying to fit everything in each week and I use my time at the weekend to catch up on what's been happening all-things-sewing-wise. This got me thinking that a quick summary of what's going on would be really useful to read with your brunch over the weekend. Save all that searching and scrolling through blog posts, cherry pick what you want to read in the time you have!
What have the bloggers been posting?
Lladybird posts bra-making tips and makes a linen Hawthorn dress. Scruffy Badger makes a Biscayne blouse. Jennifer Lauren Vintage posts Stitching up Felicity: attaching the skirt to the bodice & which way to press the waist seams.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' makes a Jenna cardigan and Gertie Sews easy knit skirt. Jen at Grainline Studios posts Sew & Tell Janna of effortless attention, Kendra's fall'15 wardrobe inspiration and fall'15 wardrobe inspiration. Sewaholic posts '70s inspired fall colours, How to insert elastic into casings and Gabby Jacket progress. Dixie DIY posts Refashioners 2015. Make My Lemonade posts Happy Canadian Sunday.
Shops and businesses
At The Sewing Directory, Julie and Fiona post a tutorial on sewing a bound hem, the next in the beginners guide to patchwork and quilting: broken dishes, pinwheel and hour glass block tutorials and a seven part soft furnishing series.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery posts last summer shop window display and kona matching Natural Trail by Bethan Janine.
Guthrie and Ghani posts the last of your summer makes, announces new Autumn workshops and the sale continues.
Fabric godmother now stocks new denims.
Jobs
Production assistant, Portland - Colette
Books
Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion by Mood Designer Fabrics, 1st September.
Events
#SewPhotoHop, @houseofpinheiro, throughout August.
British Sewing Awards 2015
Refashioners 2015 throughout August
WI centennial fair, Harrogate International Centre, 3 - 6th September.
Bloglovin' Awards 2015, results 13th September.
The Handmade fair, Hampton Court Palace, 18-20th September.
SewBrum meet-up in Birmingham - Saturday 31st October 2015.
Fashion on the Ration continues at the Imperial War Museum, 5th March - 31st August.
Riviera Style, Resort and Swimwear since 1900 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Nautical Chic by Amber Jane Butchart at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Rayne Shoes for stars at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A Museum, London 13th June - 31st January.
Liberty in Fashion at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 9th October - 28th February.
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in July.
Tag events or blogs that you've discovered this week with #sewreporter
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What's been happening this week in the world of sewing? I know how busy I get trying to fit everything in each week and I use my time at the weekend to catch up on what's been happening all-things-sewing-wise. This got me thinking that a quick summary of what's going on would be really useful to read with your brunch over the weekend. Save all that searching and scrolling through blog posts, cherry pick what you want to read in the time you have!
What have the bloggers been posting?
Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons posts your makes and How to preserve your sewing patterns. What Katie Sews makes a Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges dress hack. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher makes a By Hand London Zeena Dress and posts Indie Pattern update for June. The Coletterie posts Lingerie elastic 3 ways, the Outdoors issue of Seamwork and pattern of the month is the Lily Dress.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey makes a By Hand London Sophia/Flora dress hack. Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes a Mannequin dress. Heather at Closet Case Files releases the Sallie maxi dress/jumpsuit, understanding denim in Seamwork magazine, pattern giveaway with Loves Sewing, Montreal sewing meet-up and What's Doing Vol. 51. Kestrel Makes makes a Style 1565 1960s slip and vintage choices for Sundress sew-along.
By Hand London releases their new pattern, the Zeena dress PDF pattern and how to assemble a PDF pattern. Randomly Happy makes a Maya top. Charlotte at English Girl at Home releases her first pattern, the Lou Lou dress with giveaway and posts about British fibres and fabrics #1yeary1outfit.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' posts trouser fitting help and sailboat blouse with B*inspired magazine giveaway. Dixie DIY posts 30 days of sundresses - indio dyed beach cover up. Winnie at Scruffy Badger makes a Derby dress by Christina Haynes and Gather patterns Buchanan dressing gown. Almond Rock makes a By Hand London Flora dress. Lucky Lucille finishes a Sparkle and Fizz pattern quilt.
Jen at Grainline Studios posts new studio workspace tour. SewCaroline makes a Kimono with fringe and posts Seaside coverup tutorial. Sewaholic makes a Granville shirt with stripes and an Anemone skirt by Deer & Doe.
Shops and businesses
Sew Over It start the Vintage Shirt Dress sewalong with attaching the collar and hem and buttonholes plus announced the June #SOIshowoff winner and posted Meet our stockists: Guthrie and Ghani.
At Guthrie and Ghani Lauren reviews new ironing gadgets for sewing and reviews the Sew Over It Betty Dress for Big Swooshy Dress, Summer Dress Season.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts the second in a ten part series on a beginners guide to patchwork and quilting with Log Cabin and Courthouse blocks, how to make a Tubular jersey sundress, guide to hand stitching and updates the current Fabric sales webpage.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks first light flannel by Eloise Renouf, Christine Haynes Sylvie dress and Rain walk by Anna Graham plus shares your makes #tvhhaul, matches kona solids with Natural History by Lizzie House and posts two truths and a lie with Lizzie House.
Josie at Fabric Godmother now stocks Italian silk dress fabrics, cotton lawn solids and pretty floral jerseys.
Events
The Handmade fair, Hampton Court Palace, 18-20th September.
SewBrum meet-up in Birmingham - Saturday 31st October 2015.
Fashion on the Ration continues at the Imperial War Museum, 5th March - 31st August.
Alexandra McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition continues at the V&A Museum, 14th March - 2nd August.
Riviera Style, Resort and Swimwear since 1900 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Nautical Chic by Amber Jane Butchart at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Rayne Shoes for stars at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A Museum, London 13th June - 31st January.
Liberty in Fashion at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 9th October - 28th February.
Patterns
Tide pool collection of tops and trousers/shorts - Sewing Cake
Sallie jumpsuit and maxi dress - Closet Case Files
Nadine Shirt - Republique du Chiffon
Charlotte Skirt - Republique Du Chiffon
Zeena Dress - By Hand London
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in June.
Here are some Pins from this week. Tag events or blogs that you've discovered this week with #sewreporter
Twitter @brodrickstudio
facebook.com/theBrodrickDesignStudio
Instagram @thebrodrickdesignstudio
Pinterest.com/brodrickstudio
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see featured ... have a lovely weekend x
So what's been happening this week in the world of sewing? I know how busy I get trying to fit everything in each week and I use my time at the weekend to catch up on what's been happening all-things-sewing-wise. This got me thinking that a quick summary of what's going on would be really useful to read with your brunch over the weekend. Save all that searching and scrolling through blog posts, cherry pick what you want to read in the time you have!
What have the bloggers been posting?
Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons announces that she will have a stand at the Handmade Fair. What Katie Sews makes a chambray Burdastyle 7078 dress. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher makes a striped linen Laurel dress. The Coletterie posts how to make the ultimate lounge bra and how they choose their models.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey makes a Simplicity 4647 top and posts Fabric Friday: Ocean floral voile. Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes a Willow & Co London backpack. Heather at Closet Case Files posts What's Doing Vol. 48 and makes a Lonsdale Dress by Sewaholic. Kestrel Makes posts vintage pattern inspiration: accessories and makes several Grainline Scout tee's. By Hand London announces their new pattern, the Zeena Dress, which will be released on 29th June. Randomly Happy makes ultimate relaxed trousers in different fabrics. Charlotte at English Girl at Home posts the next instalment of a Naturally Dyed Wardrobe: dyer's picnic - some beautiful photos!
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' makes an organic jersey anchor yoke t-shirt, Liberty print Geranium dress and refashion friday: remade leopard print Agnes top. Dixie DIY makes a Sew Liberated Esme top. Scruffy Badger makes snakeskin leggings and goes on a sewing spending spree. Almond Rock makes a Liberty print vintage tea dress (Butterick B5209). Dolly Clackett posts an Andi Satterlund Vianne cardigan and Doralee Simplicity 2591 dress. Lucky Lucille posts three things v4.
At Grainline Studios the Morris blazer sew-along continues with assembling the body and setting your sleeves. SewCaroline posts a free dog bandana pattern and tutorial plus Art Gallery releases Caroline's Happy Home fabric range. Emmie at My Oh Sew Vintage Life makes a dress with a betty bodice and self drafted skirt. Sewaholic makes a Burdastyle dress and posts new photos of the Cambie and Saltspring dresses.
Shops and businesses
Sew Over It releases the Ultimate Pencil Skirt kit in a summer fabric and is giving away a Janome Overlocker as part of the newly released Vintage shirt dress pattern competition. Lisa posts more vlogging videos!
At Guthrie and Ghani Lauren launches Summer Dress season.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts guides on Pressing tips and a list of craft wholesalers plus a padded satchel project. Fiona has teamed up with Fishers Pavilion Craft to give away 5 pairs of the Fiskars scissors.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks Girl Power II, plus kona matching with First Light by Eloise Renouf and customer makes.
Josie at Fabric Godmother now stocks fabric with embroidered anchors, corded lace and makes a Grainline Scout T-shirt.
Books
Sew Over It Vintage by Lisa Comfort was released on 18th June. Check out the book tour:
Handmade Jane
A Stitching Odyssey
House of Pinheiro
Did you make that?
Today - What Katie Sews
Belle and Boo: S is for Sewing by Belle and Boo on 2nd July.
The Shirtmaking workbook by David Coffin on 2nd July.
Jane Bull's Get Set, Sew by Jane Bull on 7th July.
Events
Q&A with fabric designer Eloise Renouf and Cloud9 co-founder Michelle Bencsko at the Village Haberdashery on Sunday 5th July at 2pm.
The Handmade fair, Hampton Court Palace, 18-20th September.
SewBrum meet-up in Birmingham - Saturday 31st October 2015.
Fashion on the Ration continues at the Imperial War Museum, 5th March - 31st August.
Alexandra McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition continues at the V&A Museum, 14th March - 2nd August.
Riviera Style, Resort and Swimwear since 1900 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Nautical Chic by Amber Jane Butchart at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Rayne Shoes for stars at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A Museum, London 13th June - 31st January.
Patterns
Veronika Skirt pattern by Megan Nielsen
Halter-neck Swimsuit PDF pattern by Maison Fleur
Gemma Dress by DiNuvole DiCuori
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in May.
Here are some Pins from this week. Tag events or blogs that you've discovered this week with #sewreporter
Twitter @brodrickstudio
facebook.com/theBrodrickDesignStudio
Instagram @thebrodrickdesignstudio
Pinterest.com/brodrickstudio
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see featured ... have a lovely weekend x
