What's New?

MORE new patterns, would you believe it?  They're coming thick and fast right now!  And amongst this new selection from Stratford-upon-Avon based Sew Me Something is the Beatrice Pinafore.  I think whether we know it or not, we've all been hankering after one of these haven't we?  In fact, I have a friend who shall be receiving the link to this apron dress as I know it's just what she's been looking for. Continue reading →

Stop what you are doing right this second and check out this fab new sewing pattern.  The Sailor Top from Fancy Tiger Crafts is an easy peasy, super wearable, everyday but not boring, t-shirt type top.  This is the first paper pattern from Fancy Tiger Crafts and it's an absolute gem. Continue reading →

Back in the day, when I first started Backstitch some of my first collections were Amy Butler collections.  I stocked the best of Midwest Modern and Daisy Chain.  But since then I've not been compelled to buy into any of her releases... until now! Continue reading →

Ten days ago we had a mega delivery of dressmaking fabrics.  It's always super-duper exciting when this happens.  Lily was working in the shop when it all arrived and said she had a lovely day unwrapping all the parcels, revealing their contents.  Want to know which was Lily's favourite? Continue reading →