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?
Behind the Scenes....
17 January 2022 - Running a business.....wow, what a privilege! Oh, and what a lot of work too! No such thing as 9-5 around here!! You...
Pattern Hack - Array Top, Papercut Patterns
Written by Emma It's always exciting to receive new fabrics into the store, and our latest delivery from Japan was no exception. As boxes and...
How to Shorten a Flared Sleeve
Have you ever shortened the length of you pattern - ie trouser leg, sleeve or hem, and then had difficulty when coming to sew your...
Miss Maude's Remnant Sale - Saturday 22 January
One day, In Store only! 10am - 4.30pm Saturday 22 January. Our eagerly anticipated instore event is happening as part of the annual Greytown Sidewalk...
Creating in the Capital - a visit to Shoe School
The Miss Maude team had a day trip to the Capital to attend Shoe School and sample one of the Wellington region's creative delights!
Sewing Review - The Wiksten Shift Dress and Tee
Written by Caroline We often get asked for the ideal pattern for a beginner sewist, and the Wiksten Shift Dress and Tee is an obvious...
Sewing Review - The Tula Pants by Papercut Patterns
4 December 2021 - After making a few pairs of these pants I have only good things to say about them! To really test this pattern and...
Gifts Galore for Knitters or Sewists!
23 November 2021 - Making gift giving easier! We know that trying to think of gifts for everyone can be a challenge, especially when this time...
Sewing Review - The Kirsi Cardigan from Tauko Magazine Issue 1
15 November 2021 - We are excited about today's release of Tauko Magazine and the fact it included the Kirsi cardigan from Forget-Me-Not Patterns, a New Zealand pattern company made it...