More often than not, bright colours and pretty prints are reserved for spring and summer fabrics - so what to do when you’re a colour lover and it's the middle of winter?
PDF Sewing Patterns
We're delighted to be able to offer sewing patterns in PDF format! First up is the full Merchant & Mills pattern range. If you are...
To Make & To Give
With a few weeks to go until Christmas day, it's about the time to start thinking about gift giving, and if for you that might mean...
How to Use Our Wishlist Planner
Try Our New Wishlist Planner! We always have lots of fun working with visitors at the store to help them decide on just the right supplies...
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 cotton lawn. Perfect for spring time...
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...
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...
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...