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Brand new to Backstitch are these fantastic Finnish designed patterns from Named Clothing.  The 34 styles are modern and clean cut with a mix of fancy unique styles and some really wearable pieces too.  Continue reading →

Have you guys seen the new Colette pattern?  The Myrtle Dress is the third pattern in their recent 'Sewing Knits' series after the Mabel and the Moneta, both of which have been received very well. I was immediately drawn to the Myrtle due to it's gorgeous drapey neckline and it's looser fit.  And, the idea that it could be made in a woven fabric too really appealed.  I decided to make this one up straight away in a stripey viscose jersey we have in the shop. Continue reading →

A long time overdue, we have now added a solid quilting cotton to our offer here at Backstitch.  We have started stocking Moda house solid 'Bella'... Hurray! Now you may, or may not, be bothered about what brand of cotton solid you use when quilting, but if you are bothered you are probably in one of two camps: are you...

A few weeks ago we had an exciting delivery... we are now stockists of Merchant and Mills sewing patterns. If you have anything to do with sewing in the UK you can't have missed Merchant and Mills and their delicious range of luxury haberdashery (we've got their lovely pins here), but did you know they have an excellent selection of...