Today we would like to introduce – Benoit Gardner. A very talented painter based in central London. He has designed the “Partial Eclipse” scarf for us, using vibrant colours and geometric shapes. Carry on reading to find out more about Benoit and how this wonderful scarf has been created for us. Born on 11th April…
Hi there, I’m Sue, a crafter living in Gloucestershire. I have crafted all my life (…and that is now a lot of years)! I work for Whimsy Stamps and Dies To Die For designing greeting cards as examples for the crafting community. I am also a member of the Design Team at Warner’s Group Publications…
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…
With the Queens Jubilee coming up why not put all of those swatches and left over bits of fabric to good use, add a splash of colour around your festivities. If you are like me and have a hard time choosing the perfect fabric for your next project and end up with a stash of…
Happy Friday – Today we wanted to share with you the types of silks which we keep in stock on our website. Showing the different weights which can be used for your me-made garments. Below are 12 pictures of our most popular weaves of 100% pure silk, these photos show the different levels of transparency…
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…
