Miss Maude Musings

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Sewing Review: The Petal Pouch

This is the second of our scrap blog posts from Gabrielle from Bibbity Bobbity Buttons. In it she talks us through how she used the leftover needle...

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Sewing Tutorial: The Rib-Knit Headband

This is the first of two blog posts that she wrote for us detailing how she used the fabric offcuts. Hopefully this will spark some inspiration for...

Sewing Pattern Review: The Sienna Maker Jacket

This is the story of how I used materials that I have never sewn with before and used a pattern company that I haven’t tried before (yes, seriously...

Shirts Shirts Shirts

Shirts can be a little intimidating with their collars, cuffs, plackets and button holes but we have picked a variety of patterns that have these, ...

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The Wairarapa is a hive of activity over the next few months!

If you were looking for an excuse to visit us (other than to just see our gorgeous fabric in real life!) There are a number of events that are happ...

Miss Maude In Store Remnant Sale

One day, In Store only, Saturday 23 January 2021 Rare and eagerly anticipated where 50% of total remnant sales will be donated to the New Zealand...

HOW TO INSTALL JEANS BUTTONS AND RIVETS

Here is a simple photo guide to show you how to install the buttons and rivets available in the Miss Maude Sewing Store.

DENIM FABRIC BUYING GUIDE

Denim is denim, right? Well, no, not really..... here's a run down of some of the things you should consider before selecting denim for your next...

SEWING PATTERN REVIEW: BERYL BOMBER DRESS

A short while ago I approached Gabrielle (better know as Bibbity Bobbity Buttons on social media) to see if she'd like to jump on board as a contri...