From Where I Sew

We recently welcomed Maven Patterns to Backstitch, and they have proven very popular. The five beautiful designs are: The Rochester Top & Dress; The French Dart Shift Tunic; The Wendy Smock Top; Maria Wrap Apron; and Kitty Dress. Who better to tell you a bit more about Maven patterns than their designer? I am delighted to introduce you to Sharon Mendham. I have really enjoyed listening to her story and hope you do too.  Continue reading →

This month for our regular 'From Where I Sew' feature, I've been talking to Kris of Victory Patterns.  I have really enjoyed learning about her sewing space and they way in which she likes to sew.  I hope you do too! Continue reading →

We've had a brief hiatus with our 'From Where I Sew' feature.  Things got busy about this time last year with our shop expansion and it feels we are only just getting back to normal service!!  I love this feature, so I am so pleased to have it back and who better to talk to than Nanna from How To Do Fashion, a new label with us at Backstitch and one that we are so pleased to have on board. Continue reading →

It's time for our latest edition of 'From Where I Sew' and this time we are talking to Liesl Gibson the designer and businesswoman behind Oliver+S, Lisette, Liesl+Co, and the Straight Stitch Society.  Liesl talks about where she learned to sew, working from her Brooklyn studio, and how she manages the creative process. Continue reading →