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The Liesl & Co Bistro Dress has been ever so popular as a digital pattern at Backstitch for some time now, so we were delighted to learn that Liesl was bringing it out as a paper pattern version this Spring. The Bistro Dress paper pattern is joined by two equally chic patterns, the Liesl & Co Classic Shirt and the Liesl & Co Soho Shorts & Skirt. Continue reading →

Are you passionate about all things stitch?  Are you fun, friendly, and super organised?  We are looking to fill a position at our Burwash Manor shop.  Come and join our team! We are advertising a Part Time Retail Assistant role.  The job is two days per week, including at least one weekend day.  The position is a fixed term contract...

The new Named Clothing Playground Collection of sewing patterns was inspired by the simplicity and practicality of childrenswear. It is playful and careless, designed with careful attention to the usability, comfort and wearability of each garment. The pieces in this collection are easy to wear and simple to modify according to one’s own preferences. Interesting cuts and carefully structured details make the garments modern and stylish, and Playground follows the same elegant and feminine style that is characteristic of all Named Clothing collections. Continue reading →

Have you seen the latest Megan Nielsen Karri Dress sewing pattern? It's a multi paneled dress with distinctive style lines, and as you can see from the photographs, this pattern is perfect for using up scraps of coordinating or contrasting fabrics, because of the small pattern pieces. But it is equally as striking and beautiful made up with just one fabric. Continue reading →