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We've had a fab month of May at Backstitch.  We have welcomed a new member of staff into the shop.  Many of you will have met Suzanne already, she is busy learning the ropes and getting to know all our regulars!  We've had a stack of new fabric in, and welcome brand new pattern house 'How To Do Fashion' from Denmark.  I've been doing lots of knitting, mainly working on the baby cardigan pattern that we use in one of our classes. Continue reading →

I've been doing much more knitting than sewing of late.  It's all this squishy yarn that has come into the shop - gone and got me all inspired to knit!  I've had the 'Paris Toujours' by Isabell Kraemer in my Ravelry queue for ages (you can find me on Ravelry here, and Backstitch here).  Continue reading →

We are Megan Nielsen fans here at Backstitch, so we would love to share with you the latest two patterns from this lovely Australian designer. We are particularly fond of the Megan Nielsen Axel skirt, as it is super flattering, and smart, but made from a knit, so you feel like you're wearing pyjamas! Axel comes in a variety of different hem finishes, including a flowy handkerchief hem and a midi length version with a slit that can be worn on either the front or back.  There’s also a lovely knee length version with the added embellishment of on-trend hip sashes. All the skirt options are close fitted and sit on the natural waist. Continue reading →

We are excited to announce the arrival of Closet Case Patterns’ newest design, the Morgan Boyfriend Jeans. Following the astoundingly successful UK launch of Closet Case’s Ginger Skinny Jeans last December, this latest jeans pattern is the result of demand from Closet Case followers - an on-trend but classic design that can be dressed down or up, with Closet Case Patterns’ trademark instructions that will help even a novice sewist create her own pair of jeans. Continue reading →