This week I’ve created a sleeveless shell top ready for summer. The pattern is taken from The Great British Sewing Bee – Fashion with Fabric, book by Claire – Louise Hardie. I’ve made it a few times in cotton, but never with silk! It’s quite simple to make – with only a button and loop…
Hi, my name is Liza, and I am a self-employed Seamstress in the Cotswolds. I am very excited to be working with Beckford silk to create a 50s style dress ready for a wedding I am attending in July. The fabric I chose was Country Garden in the colour way Dusty Rose I was amazed…
When you are starting a project and you’re unsure about what colour or weight of fabric, then purchasing swatches really helps with the final decision. You may also find that you can’t depend on the colours on the computer screen. Which is why swatches are so important when deciding on your fabrics for your sewing…
