The Pattern Pages

The first word that comes to mind when thinking about bralettes is ultimate comfort, and the key to this is ‘no underwire’. It’s such a disappointment after purchasing a beautiful bralette in-store, just to find it doesn’t fit! The truth is that many

Grain lines are a hidden detail of a garment if sewn correctly but if used incorrectly can cause big problems with the fit of your garment, the way the fabric drapes around your body and your final garment can look distorted! Fabric is woven from thr

We love this pattern with a stylish minimal feel and relaxed fit, these shorts are perfect for keeping cool! The wide, old school boxing style elasticated waistband and slightly longer than average length adds to the aesthetic statement. This pattern

www.jamestailoring.co.uk james.tailoring With Richard’s extensive background in the textile industry, James Tailoring is committed to minimising the environmental impact as much as possible within the fashion industry and sources all of its products

TELL US WHY YOU STARTED SEWING AND WHEN YOU FIRST LAUNCHED SEW DIY? I started sewing when I was in high school (about 25 years ago now!). I’ve always loved making things, and wanted to make my own clothing in the styles that I liked and that actually

This premium cotton range from AGF Studio is so dreamy! The Periwinkle collection embodies an ethereal mood within every brushstroke and colour palette of soft pinks, blues, and lavenders that will make you look back on happy nostalgic memories. To

Do you have lots of different sewing tools for lots of different measuring and marking when it comes to making your own garments. This new tool is very useful and compact too. Designed by Lindsey Marsh from Sew to Grow, this tool combines six fashion

This pattern has classic one-piece swimsuits and mix and match bikini sets. With athletic elements and four styles – it has been designed so that beginners can tackle what could be a tricky make. It also has detailed instructions to guide sewers thro

This dress you can wear to work, out for drinks, to brunch or for a long walk along the beach. It ticks all the boxes and can look very elegant or quite casual depending on your fabric choice. It’s ideal for those who are new to shirt making too! Atl

You may know Miss Esme Young from the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee (GBSB.), but her career long before this. Esme was born in 1949 in Bedford and her childhood was spent with her four brothers and sister. As a child, she loved panting, drawing and

The Wolf and the Tree (TWT) already existed before the patterns did. It first started with wood signs, next came hair bows and then baby shoes. Finally in 2015, I released the first sewing patterns and now TWT patterns can be found on platforms in th

LA native and lifestyle blogger Maegan Tintari from LoveMaegan.com shows you how to make this season’s hottest hair accessory – a grosgrain headband • Thin hairbands • 1.5m of 2in grosgrain ribbon or other fabric • Matching thread Grosgrain ribbon is

www.sewladidavintage.com sewladidavintage As a young girl, I learnt to crochet and knit with my mum, I was itching to sew and eventually when my legs grew long enough at the age of seven so I could use the treadle machine to sew. My mum and dad were

The Jude dress and blouse is comfortable, casual and dressy at the same time, and it’s perfect for summer evenings. This dress has raglan sleeves that are gathered at the front and back. The pattern has a bateau neck (also known as boatneck) that’s s

Yes, you can wear these two matching pieces separately but a clever coord is all about sewing these to wear as one complete outfit. This look is perfect if you wear a different size on your top-half to your bottom-half. We love this new combo as it h

1. Stop – This is the small bracket at the top of the zip that stops the zip pull/slider from coming off the tape. 2. Zip slider/pull – This small pull operates the zip, and makes the teeth come together to close or come apart to open. 3. Tape – This

bruderfuldesign Designer, Juki Ambassdor and founder of Boys Sew Too www.bruderfuldesign.com I started sewing when I was around 10 years old. My grandmother gifted me a hand-cranked sewing machine. My mother and I would work out how to thread this ma