Miss Maude Musings

Sewing Pattern Review - Vali Dress By Pattern Fantastique

We've sewn the popular Vali Dress from Pattern Fantastique to show off our Cotton Lawn Solids Collection - a light weight (65gsm) smooth and crisp...

How to Lengthen a sewing pattern piece

One of the joys of sewing our own clothes is being able to make things just how we like. Often that means making things a little shorter or longe...

We're 8 Years Young!

Time for a little celebration and birthday treats! (scroll down for the details) It's hard to believe that we've been sharing our joy of making ...

Sewing Pattern Review - Heather Blazer, Friday Pattern Company

The Heather Blazer has been designed as a great entry into the world of sewing blazers, and we couldn't agree more. We've sewn a warm winter vers...

Sewing Tips - What is a Tailor's Clapper?

A Tailor's Clapper is a simple but effective tool to have in your sewing kit. Once you've had the pleasure of using one, you'll wonder how you ev...

Sewing Pattern Review - Tailored Shawl, Merchant and Mills Sewing Book

Pattern review of the elegant Tailored Shawl from the Merchant and Mills Sewing Book - one of the three Merchant and Mills books that we stock. Th...

Sewing Pattern Review - Tie Bow Blouse

The Tie Bow Blouse by The Assembly Line is the perfect sewing pattern when your are looking for a little elegance that can transition from smart ca...

Knitting Essentials - Pilling Comb

Revive your winter knits by easily removing pilling with our handy wooden pilling comb. So easy!

Sewing Pattern Review - The Hoodie Dress by The Assembly Line

The Hoodie Dress is a great everyday dress - whether you're pottering around the house, for going for a walk or catching up with friends for a coff...

Quick and Easy Late Summer & Autumn Sewing

Here are some of our ideas for some quick and easy sews that you can knock together quickly and still get some wear in to the cooler autumnal months.

Japanese Sewing Books - Translating and Tracing

We have welcomed some new Japanese sewing books into the store (not online yet), and they are beautifully designed. However they do have a small st...

2023 Remnant Sale - This One’s Personal.

12 Jan 23. This year we are supporting The Neurological Foundation of New Zealand who fund important research into neurological conditions. Condit...