Using Light Weight Fabrics in the Depths of Winter

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?

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

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.  This Shawl is a...

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Sewing Pattern Review - Tie Bow Blouse

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...

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Knitting Essentials - Pilling Comb

Knitting Essentials - Pilling Comb

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

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Sewing Pattern Review - The Hoodie Dress by The Assembly Line

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 coffee. It has...

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Quick and Easy Late Summer & Autumn Sewing

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...

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Japanese Sewing Books - Translating and Tracing

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...

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2023 Remnant Sale - This One’s Personal.

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.  Conditions such as dementia, autism, epilepsy,...

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Sewing Pattern Review - The Mini Cuff Top - The Assembly Line

Sewing Pattern Review - The Mini Cuff Top - The Assembly Line

We review the Mini Cuff Top Pattern by The Assembly Line, its an adorable make that will be sure to enchant.

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Sewing Pattern Review - The Assembly Line Mini - Elastic Waist Maxi Skirt

Sewing Pattern Review - The Assembly Line Mini - Elastic Waist Maxi Skirt

The Assembly Line Mini - Elastic Waist Maxi is a playful skirt with plenty of width, knee length, an elasticated waistband and large patch pockets. 

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