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BUZZIN' FABRICS

We are sew excited to introduce What Vicki Made's debut fabric collection − three colourful, bold eclectic fabric designs with complementing haberdashery. Vicki Reid, of The Great British Sewing Bee fame, is modelling one The Flowers designs above.

The designs are handdrawn by Vicki and then digitally-printed onto Lenzing authorised Tencel cotton mix fabric to get a beautiful, buttery soft drape. See more on instagram @WhatVickiMade and turn the page for her other designs...

VICKI'S DEBUT COLLECTION

Fellow Bee Matthew models The Art step into the gallery of iconic, bold, geometric designs, while Lauren dons a garment made with The Girls an empowering and bold design of women. Woven damask labels and signature buttons complete the collection. Fine out more at whatvickimade.com

CUTTING EDGE

We love a new sewing tool that makes the sewing process easier! Take the hassle out of cutting patterns with this new Pattern Cutting Guide from Clover! With a seam allowance of 0.3 to 3.5cm (¼” to 1 & ¼”), this handy new tool makes it easier to follow the stitch line while cutting out paper patterns. You use the guide along with a cutting mat and utility knife. Simply squeeze the lever to lock the tip of the blade in

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