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Oilskin FAQs

25 June 2021 - Oilskin looks and feels different to other fabrics and that can understandably make people nervous. We want to make you feel as comf...

Caring for your Oilskin Fabric

25 June 2021 - You've received your oilskin delivery, it's all exciting but this fabric is different to fabrics that you are normally used to handl...

Sewing Projects for Oilskin Fabrics

25 June 2021- Are you looking for inspiration for an oilskin project, or aren't to sure what patterns will work with oilskin? Then look no further,...

Tips for Sewing with Oilskin Fabric

25 June 2021- Oilskin might seem a little intimidating to begin with, but it's a really easy fabric to sew. It's a wonderfully stable fabric, makin...

A Buyers Guide to Oilskin Fabric

25 June 2021 - Oilskin fabric often raises many questions. Some of the most common questions that we get asked in the shop are, what is it? How is ...

How to Sew Thicker Seams using a DIY Hump Jumper

25 June 2021 - Sewing thicker seams, for example on denim, canvas or wool can sometimes result in uneven stitches, especially when going over seam...

Mid Winter Celebration in Greytown

22 June 2021 - For the month of July Greytown Village is pulling out all the stops to bring you the magic of a mid-winter Christmas. The town will...

Sewing Pattern Review: Megan Nielsen Jarrah

3 June 2021- A review of Megan Nielsen's Jarrah Sweater in a cotton corded rib. Using Megan Nielsen's patterns and our super soft cotton corded rib...

Sewing Tutorial: Tablet Cover

25 May 2021 - This slimline tablet cover is a quick, stylish and customisable project that will bring a little handmade sensibility to your technol...

Sewing Tutorial - Simple Linen Drawstring Bag

15 April 2021 - These easy to make drawstring bags can be sewn in a variety of sizes, and are unlined which really cuts down the time it takes to m...

Easy Gift Idea - The Bias Bound Woollen Blanket

7 April 2021 - This boiled wool throw is an easy sewing project that would be a perfect for a gift for your family or friends. Or just a great proj...

Name Changes for some Papercut Patterns

25 March 2021 - Papercut Patterns recently made the announcement that in light of the recent discussions online addressing cultural appropriation, ...