Alice Woodcock

Oh boy, I love this outfit… the Named Clothing Ninni Culottes and the True Bias Ogden Cami. I had these items on my Make Nine 2020 to be made together in a black viscose twill. The plan being to add waist loops to the culottes, make a sash belt and wear the whole ensemble as a faux jumpsuit. I made...

I’m talking about the Charlie Caftan from Closet Core Patterns which is a pattern that has been winking at me for ages.  I mean, don’t fall over guys, but I’m actually writing a blog post… and a pattern review at that! Perhaps this is the new me?! I made this in June when I had a precious sewing day with...

This week I have been finalising a years' worth of instore events at Backstitch. We had fallen into a routine in the last few years with Sew Saturday in October and Yarn Shop Day in May but last year I really felt that this wasn't working for us anymore. I didn't feel we were gaining any real benefit from being...

We're planning our annual clear out sale and there is going to be lots of good stuff going on clearance.  Mark the date in your diary... the sale opens on Wednesday 11th December!  The sale will be online and in our Burwash Manor shop.  We'll also be having a cheeky Black Friday promotion, so make sure you sign up to our...