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Closet Core Patterns has exciting news to share – the renowned French pattern brand Deer & Doe is joining its family! It’s heartening to see how friendly pattern designers are within the sewing community, and Heather Lou and her team from Closet Core

Soft sherbet colours are stealing the show at the moment, adding a sweet vibe to garments and accessories this summer. I particularly love the lilac tones. It’s a fantastic colour for the warmer weather and brings a calming vibe that’s perfect for th

Don't you think that the happiest days are when we take the time to reflect on the little things in life that bring us moments of joy. Brook Gossen, Australian illustrator and surface designer has created this feel-good art and hopes to brighten up y

What’s the trend? A mid-length denim skirt is a must-have and can be styled with different tops, shoes and accessories. It’s a fantastic everyday staple but equally can be dressed up for other occasions! How the High Street is doing it? The denim ski

Exposed zippers are a fantastic way to make a statement with your handmade garments. Usually, when adding a zip, you’ll use the garment fabric to cover it and hide it as much as possible. With an exposed zip, the teeth and tape are on display so this

1 This mini organiser is ideal for even the smallest of spaces. With multiple pockets and a centre divider, you can easily stow away sewing notions, marking tools and small scissors and rulers. It’s the ideal pocket-sized travel companion for stitchi

The Melodie Maxi Dress Quick Fabric Scrap Accessories Holiday Belt Bag Learning effective techniques for blending between sizes when making trousers Get to know different types of necklines Explore the importance of seam allowances in sewing projects