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Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SelflessSewApril23
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SelflessSewApril23 - a great challenge to sew for someone else. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner.
What to do when you lose your sew-jo
After an extended break from sewing due to injury, I wanted to kick start my making in 2023. But there was a problem... I'd lost my sew-jo!
Bornella Fabrics will be at Sew Sustainable Fair 2023
For the first time ever, Bornella Fabrics will have a stand at a sewing fair. Come and meet the fabrics (and me) in person!
The Marnie Blouse - it's a statement!
As soon as I saw the Marnie Blouse by Tilly and the Buttons, I knew I wanted to make it... but should I include all the options....???
Zips... my nemesis no more!
In 2022, I challenged myself to get better at inserting zips. Fast-forward 12 months and I think I've cracked it. Find out how here.
You had me at 'contrast collar' - the Nina Lee Carmel jumpsuit
Need to do some 'swanning about'? This is absolutely the jumpsuit for you!
Happy 1st Birthday to us!
Bornella Fabrics celebrates our first birthday. It's been a learning curve - the highs have been high and the lows... well you get the idea. Here are a few reflections on my first year trading.
Seventies vibes meet African Waxprint
Ever since seeing the wrap dresses on Week 1 of the Sewing Bee I knew I wanted to make one. And it was worth the effort! (Although it did take me A LOT longer than 5 hours!)
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewFruity22
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #sewfruity22 - a super fun fruit-themed sewing challenge, hosted by @blossomsandwich. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!
Cute overload - a new baby romper for a new little lady
Cute overload with Rootid fabric and the FREE Great British Sewing Bee romper pattern.
My #SewFrugal22 entry - the Vera Top
Better late than never. My entry to #SewFrugal22 is finally done and I'm chuffed to bits with the result. I don't sew regularly with knits but the Vera Top by Forget Me Not Patterns came together like a dream.
How to make a decorative collar
One of the great things about being a dressmaker is seeing something and thinking "I can make that". After seeing an outfit on TV, I knew I wanted THAT collar! Find out how you can make a decorative collar too.