The Janome 5270QDC, one of the most versatile sewing machines available on our site and is a great option for dressmakers and quilters alike. In this review we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about the Janome 5270QDC, from its unique features to the included accessories and how we can support you on your personal sewing journey. Continue reading →
It was time for Luke, Pashca and Ailsa to head into the Sewing Bee sewing room one last time for the final of series 10 of the Great British Sewing Bee. Continue reading →
The Great British Sewing Bee is back for series 10 and we'll be seeing new presenter Kiell Smith-Bynoe rubbing shoulders with our favourite judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant once again. Kiell first stepped into the role in the 2023 Christmas special having been a contestant himself in a previous celebrity special episode. The first episode will air on BBC One on Tuesday 21st May 2024. Don't forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive recommendations for the patterns and tutorials you can use to sewalong with the Bees each week. Continue reading →
The Baby Lock Desire 3 is the cheapest Baby Lock machine to include both the overlocker and coverstitch function (also known as a coverlock). It is incredibly easy to thread and produces beautiful stitch quality as you would expect from a Baby Lock machine. In this review we'll highlight the key features, show you how to use the machine, what's in the box and how we can help you with your purchase and for the rest of your own personal sewing journey. Continue reading →
Wide leg trousers are here to stay so I've picked out my favourite commercial and independent sewing patterns to sew up this trend plus fabrics that would work well. Continue reading →
I've rounded up my favourite designs from the latest Know Me pattern range and have picked out perfect fabrics for you to sew them up in. Continue reading →
We've added the latest McCalls sewing patterns to the website recently so I've recorded a round up of my favourite designs and shared fabrics you could sew them up in. Continue reading →
We've added a selection of new indie sewing patterns to the website in recent weeks so I've recorded a little round up video to share them with you and make suggestions for fabrics you might want to sew them up in. Here's the round up in brief, then read on for more details on the patterns and fabrics. Continue reading →
It's the perfect time of year to sew yourself a cosy sweatshirt and we've picked out 7 of our favourite sweatshirt patterns plus some gorgeous new, super soft and even sparkly fabrics to sew them up in. Read on for the full scoop on each pattern below. Continue reading →
It is the perfect time to start sewing those party dresses ready for the festive season so I've picked out 8 of my favourite party dress patterns and the fancy fabrics you can sew them up in. Read on for a detailed round up of each pattern below. Continue reading →
The Sewing Bee Christmas special is set to go ahead again for 2023, which is a welcome distraction from the mild panicky feeling I have as we hurtle towards December at a rate of knots. To up the ante even further there's a new presenter in town... Continue reading →
