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Hello All.  We're winding up for the holidays here at Backstitch.  We hope you all are too.  Before we go, we'd like to wish you all a restful and happy break, and thank you so much for your custom this last year.  Below you will find our posting and opening hours: Burwash Manor Shop Opening Hours: Thu 24th Dec: 10...

We've just released the second round of our clearance ex-display patterns which include Victory Patterns and Sewaholic Patterns.  The styles we have on 30% clearance are shown below along with instructions on how to buy them. Continue reading →

We are excited about the arrival of these Closet Case Patterns. The designer behind them, Heather Lou, has long been admired for her designs, until recently only available in pdf format. The Ginger Skinny Jeans for example have been widely discussed in the on-line sewing community because they ACTUALLY FIT, plus they have all the pocket detailing, stitching and rivets you would expect from jeans, rather than being just another pair of trousers made of denim. Continue reading →

Are you all prepared and happy with your gifts all bought, made and wrapped up already?  Or are you like me and still scrabbling around for ideas and inspiration?  We thought we'd share our top gift picks from Backstitch.  Are you ready?! Continue reading →