The Crescent Skirt from Sewaholic

After the great success of the Pendrell Blouse, the first pattern from Sewaholic, we are now really excited to have in stock the second pattern, the new Crescent Skirt.

The Crescent skirt is a great gathered skirt with a fitted yoke. Your choice of a slightly gathered skirt, a fuller gathered skirt or a longer, knee-length skirt. Optional trim or contrast topstitching highlights the fitted waistband. Or, keep it simple with the seamline details only. A great addition to your wardrobe.

Apart from the fact that this skirt is awesome, do you know the most exciting thing?  Tasia is running a sew-along on her blog for the Crescent skirt to help you through the pattern.

Guidance topics to expect from Tasia in this Sew-Along:

• Recommended Fabrics
• Links to Pre-washing, Cutting, and Measuring
• Fitting Tips
• Sewing Steps
• Zipper Insertion
• Slip Tutorial
• Sharing your Finished Skirts
• And most valuably, help and instruction from Tasia herself.

Oh, and it has pockets... yes, pockets... perfect.

Stop Press! Lisette Patterns in stock!

Very exciting news... we have recieved a one-time-only delivery of Lisette Patterns.  These are the Simplicity patterns designed by the clever folks at Oliver+S.  We have limited availabilty of these patterns, and once they are gone, they're gone!

A competition! Win patterns from the shop!

We're running a competition along with The Sewing Directory.  We are providing two winners with a pattern of their choice from the shop.  All you have to do is choose a pattern, go to The Sewing Directory, fill out the form, and cross your fingers!

Good luck!

Patterns by Figgy's - New Sizes and working with knits

We recently received some new stock from the lovely Patterns by Figgy's.  They have expanded their range by adding the larger 8-14 year sizes to their Tee for Two and Little Woo patterns.  Both of these require working with knits. (perfect with our Cafe Dot interlock knits from Oliver & S)  And, don't be afraid of working with knits... they assure us that if we follow a few rules it's actually a very forgiving fabric to work with!  They have a great blog post here about working with knits, and another showing us yet more tips and tricks.

If you want more inspiration, then take a look at their Flickr pool.

The Hurricane - new and improved.

Not too long ago we added the 'Hurricane' to our selection of bundles.  This was nineteen fat quarters of each of the Klona Cottons that we had in stock.  Since then, we have expanded our range of Klona colours to twenty-nine and so a change of tactic was necessary with the Hurricane. 

Those of you who are not familiar with the Klona (not to be confused with Kona) Cotton.  This is a medium weight, wider width cotton which has a lovely quality of colour and weave.  We sell the Klona Cotton at £5.50 a metre.

Anyhow, we decided to split the Hurricane into 'Strong' and 'Soft' palettes.  The 'Strong' consists of fifteen fat quarters, and the 'Soft' of fourteen.  The bundles do not overlap in any way, so to order both gives you twenty-nine fat quarters - one of each colour in our plains range.

And, whilst we are on the subject of our Klonas, we have added a swatch card to the shop.  So now you can colour match before you buy.

Amy Butler Soul Blossoms now in the shop...

We have a selection of Amy Butlers Soul Blossoms fabric now in the shop.  A gorgeous vibrant range of prints that lend themselves very well to both craft projects and dressmaking.

This is what Amy says about the range: 'A visual interpretation of an enchanted, modern passage through the floral delights of India. Dreamy jewel toned prints in multi-hued flowers and designs - uplifting and passionate - weave together an ethnic inspired story.'

Negroni - Boys beware... we're bring the sewing to you!

We have Colettes new pattern, the Negroni shirt in stock, and oh my what a corker!

Designed for men that like a classic, slightly retro shirt with a more modern cut, this shirt pattern is just the thing. The instructions will guide you gently through every step of creating a well-crafted casual shirt: felled seams, a lined back yoke, and sleeve plackets on the long sleeve version. Subtle details include a convertible collar (also known as a “camp collar”) and midcentury style collar loop detail.

Order now and you still have time to join in with the sewalong on Male Pattern Boldness which starts on Tuesday 1st February.
And, in case you need any further persuasion, then check out Florences blog post on the matter!

New Stock... Zoo Menagerie from Eleanor Grosch

Have you had a look at the Zoo Menagerie prints from Eleanor Grosch?  Oh my, they are lovely.  Eleanor's signature geometric forms and bright colors combine in this playful menagerie of elephants, tigers, lions, and giraffes.  Perfect for kids without being cutesy.

We have four of the prints in stock, and if you can't choose, you can go for our Full Monte Bundle.

Introducing Sewaholic and the Pendrell blouse

Exciting news! We have a new pattern designer in the shop:  Sewaholic Patterns are the patterns designed by Canadian Tasia Pona.  Tasia is a self confesed sewaholic and has a great blog full of projects, tips and sewing inspiration.

The Pendrell blouse is the first pattern from Sewaholic Patterns, and Backstitch is the first to bring it to the UK.  The blouse is a feminine semi-fitted top with a choice of unique draped sleeves, flirty double ruffles or a classic sleeveless shell. A great addition to your wardrobe!

Best of all, Tasia is running a sew-along for the Pendrell on her blog which started on Monday and finishes on the 14th of February, so you've still time to hop on board and be guided through the pattern by the designer.

Just in... Innocent Crush

Anna Maria Horner's 'Innocent Crush' range now in the shop at £10 per metre.  Can be found here.  In the shop is also the new bundle of the range which we have named 'Midsummer Dream'. 

I am totally in love with this range, such beautiful tones.  I can see dresses and bags and cushions and... the list goes on.  What will you make?