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Happy 3rd birthday to Bornella Fabrics

We're turning 3 and it's been a brilliant year. Here are a few of our highlights.

August 15, 2024 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Birthday Blog Business Inspiration News

We're sponsoring #SewingAdventures2024

We're embracing new experiences this summer and sponsoring #StitchingAdventures. There's a £25 Bornella Fabrics vouchers up for grabs to one lucky winner.

August 12, 2024 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: #stitchingadventures Anna Allen Patterns Anthea Blouse Blog Challenge Competition Gift Voucher In A Haystack Inspiration Instagram Lander Pants News Sponsor Stitching Adventures Summer True Bias Upcycling Win

Meet Nell - the newest pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

Meet Nell - the newest pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. I couldn't resist those puffball sleeves so I dived straight in! The result is cute as a button.

June 05, 2024 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Blog Blouse Cotton Dress Inspiration Nell Top & Dress News Pattern Review Placket Puff Sleeve Summer Tilly and the Buttons Top

Let's get fruity... #sewfruity is back for 2024!!

Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #sewfruity24 - a super fun fruit-themed sewing challenge, hosted by @blossomsandwich. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!

May 31, 2024 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Challenge Competition Fruit Fruit Salad Sewing Inspiration Instagram News SewFruity24 Sponsor Win

We're sponsoring Sew Recreate The Look 2024

It's a cracker of a challenge... you too can dupe your favourite looks and maybe win a prize!

May 31, 2024 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Challenge Competition Discount Gift Voucher Instagram News SewRecreateTheLook24 Sponsor Win

Bella Loves Patterns Anna Skirt... and my first proper zip fly

My first skirt for years... and it's a great one!

May 17, 2024 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Anna Skirt Bella Loves Patterns Blog Denim Denim skirt Inspiration Jeans News Pattern Review Railroad denim Sewing Plans Sewing Tools Skirt

Bornella Fabrics will be at Thread.. a festival of textiles

We're delighted to be exhibiting at Thread for the first time.

May 02, 2024 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Blog Business Fabric Shop News Thread Festival Trade Fair

Ugly dress to Upcycle top. My #SewUpcycle23 entry

Q: What do you get if you cross an unworn jersey maxi-dress with a sewist?

A: Wardrobe gold! (Well, technically a black and white top, but you get the idea.)

December 30, 2023 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Challenge Competition Cotton Dress Inspiration Instagram Jersey News SewUpcycle23 Tilly and the Buttons Top Upcycle Upcycling

Check Your Thread Podcast Interview With Tanya

I was delighted to bump into Zoe Edwards at the Knitting And Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace this month. You can listen to our conversation on Episode 110 of the Check Your Thread Podcast.

October 31, 2023 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Blog Check Your Thread News Podcast Sew Sustainable Fair Sustainable Sewing Zoe Edwards

Are these the best winter pyjamas?? Quite possibly!

The Carolyn Pajamas are a bit of a sewing community cult classic... but let me tell you they are WELL worth the effort. But if you're shorter than 5'6", like me, don't do what I did...

October 30, 2023 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: #longsleeves23 Blog Carolyn Pajamas Challenge Closet Core Patterns Cotton Inspiration Maker News Pajamas Piping Pyjamas Retro sewing Seventies

Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #LongSleeves23

Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #LongSleeves23 - a brilliantly autumnal sewing challenge, hosted by @thesewingwarehouse. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!

September 28, 2023 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: #longsleeve23 Blog Challenge Inspiration Instagram News Sleeves

Vintage-inspired neckline? Yes please!

I made the Aisling blouse by Jennifer Lauren Handmade and added the finishing touch with some Ethel and Joan buttons.

June 16, 2023 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Aisling Blouse Blog Blouse Buttons Collar Ethel and Joan Fruit Fruit Salad Sewing Haberdashery Jennifer Lauren Handmade Linen News SewFruity23 Vintage Inspired