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Well, the new Atelier Brunette sweatshirt fabric collection has not disappointed us! New in this week are these four gorgeous, soft French terry fabrics. Made with 95% cotton and 5% elastane, they are stretchy (30% stretch percentage), ultra soft and easy to sew. With a density of 250g/m2, they are ideal for sewing sweatshirts, trousers and casual dresses for children and adults.  Continue reading →

Have you seen the new suite of Backstitch workshops to get you in the crafty mood ready for Spring? We have new crochet and knitting technique classes, as well as a new Machine Basics: Bunting class for beginners, to learn how to make beautiful and ever-popular bunting, while getting to know your sewing machine. You might also recognise some old favourites, back by popular demand, such as the Quilting: Finish Your Quilt: Baste, Quilt and Bind class, and Introduction to Smocking.  Continue reading →

Backstitch is taking part in Sew Saturday 2016! On Saturday 15th October, 10am – 5pm, we are offering customers 10% off all purchases (including classes booked) and will be running a free prize draw to win one of two stitchy prizes worth over £120 each. There are also tote ‘bags of stitchy goodness’ on offer for purchases over £25. And most importantly...

Named Clothing released their Fall Winter collection of sewing patterns on 1st September, and it has already been a wondrous success. The Evolution Theory collection of patterns is designed with a particular focus on the cut, in order to make the garments look interesting, yet natural and effortless. The Named Clothing Evolution Theory collection takes its inspiration from Finnish nature - the crude rocks...