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Have you seen the latest vintage-inspired paper patterns from Sew Over It? The Joan Dress has a super elegant feel, based on the wardrobe of Mad Men’s iconic Joan Holloway. A fitted bodice and skirt gives the dress a sassy, feminine feel that the real Joan herself would adore. Continue reading →

The delightful new Helena Dress pattern from Sew Me Something is a relaxed, easy to wear dress. A front curved yoke anchors a pin tuck detail at the centre front, and side pockets keep the lines of the dress simple and clean. The sleeves, either elbow- or 3/4-length, are turned up and held in place by a simple button and placket. Helena is inspired by the heroine in the designer's favourite Shakespearean play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Continue reading →

Made by Rae have recently launched a rather delicious range of new digital women's and children's pdf patterns. The range includes dresses, tunics, tops, trousers and an expansion pack for the ever-popular Washi Dress and Tunic. Continue reading →

Today I would like to tell you about our new knitting and crochet classes that we are running in our Burwash Manor shop just outside Cambridge.  We've got four new classes: Two Crochet and Two Knitting. Beginners Knitting Workshop: This workshop is designed to guide beginners through their first knitting adventures!  It is a mixed ability class where each student...