Yesterday we shared the new pattern releases for August, go check them out! It’s not been the busiest month for pattern releases but there are still some goodies. This week though, my goodness, there have been over a dozen releases, so next month will be bumper! There have been lots of great blogger makes this week so sit back, grab a cup of tea and get stuck into the sewing Sunday papers…
Hannah blogs at Mousie Makes and after receiving a sewing machine for her 21st birthday and discovering indie designers got hooked on the sewing bug. Hannah’s passion for the handmade also now includes food so her blog is a mixed of both. Check out Hannah’s recent make – Marilla Walker’s Robert’s Collection dungarees. You can follow Hannah on The Fold Line @mousiemakes
This week Rachel Pinheiro takes part in the Big Vintage Sew Along, check out her unexpected bomber jacket here.
Portia has done a round up of The Refashioners, it’s amazing! Make sure you sign up and get involved.
Charlotte of English Girl at Home makes the Butterick B5030 which has a vintage 70s vibe.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey writes a fascinating review of fabric shopping in Seoul, South Korea.
Janene at Ooobop makes a beautiful vintage Blackmore 8194 dress.
The #Ginghamalong (trying saying that more than three times in a row!) continues with Karen at Did You Make That? with a Jersey Tilly and the Buttons Bettine dress.
More another Gingham fix check out Jane’s inspirational post from Handmade Jane.
Sewing space tours continue at Tilly and the Buttons with a lush studio from Lucy at Smile and Make.
Winnie is enjoying the sunshine in her new Biscayne blouse by Hey June.
Zoe of So, Zo makes some lightning flash leggings for her daughter Dolores from Ottobre Design magazine. Plus get your discount code for myfabrics.co.uk!
Take a nosey into the creative process at Colette. Have you seen the latest Seamwork edition? It’s all about power dressing – the patterns are fabulous! Also explore “classic” style.
Lauren at Lladybird makes a lux silk chiffon archer button-up.
Rochelle at Lucky Lucille makes a much loved Lark tee.
Megan Nielsen shares a tutorial to hack your Harper pants.
Mary at Idle Fancy makes a stunning emerald Papercut sway dress.
NEW: It’s us: Find out about our favourite pattern releases from August.
NEW: Gabby of Gabberdashery: We had to share this picture, it’s amazing! Gabby and Megan make a Batwing top from Chinelo Bally’s book Freehand fashion. @livingonashoestring
NEW: Fancy Frugality: Sewing room tour with my mum!
Gingerella: Fabric, patterns and sewing plans: August
Dominique Major: July Sewing Favourites
NEW: Lisa of Sew Over It: New Class alert! Meet Elsie!
NEW: Seamwork Radio 14: Beating the odds with Melissa Fehr
While She Naps Podcast: #79 Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou
NEW: Modern Sewciety: Pledge Drive: a message from The Tattooed Quilter
NEW: Elise gets Crafty #106 On working to live vs. living to work
NEW: Craft-Ish Episode 22: Duct Tape Artist, Richela Fabian Morgan
NEW: Crafty Planner #80 Kathy Hall
NEW: Named Clothing – Helmi Trench blouse, Helmi Tunic dress, Talvikki sweater, Aava tailored blazer, Lempi button down dress, Pilvi coat dress, Sointu kimono tee, Tuuli v-neck jersey dress, Tuuli v-neck bodysuit, Pulmu high-waisted pencil skirt and Tyyni cigarette trousers.
NEW: Port trousers – Pauline Alice
NEW: Charlie dress – Designer Stitch
Safran pants – Deer and Doe
India Jumpsuit – Wear Lemonade
Romi Tank – Christine Haynes
Frankie top and dress – Tessuti Fabrics
Jumpy shorts and trousers – Ready to Sew
New Summer Collections from Vogue, McCalls, Butterick, Kwik Sew, Simplicity, New Look and Burdastyle.
Check out the latest pattern releases here or a round up of pattern releases from last month from Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher @diaryofachainstitcher.
New in at The Draper’s Daughter are these beautiful Nani Iro fabrics.
15% off everything at Fabric Punk until Monday night. Use discount BUYME15.
New pattern release from Designer Stitch, the Charlie dress with special introductory offer of $12!
Josie at Fabric Godmother has stocked up on lots of cozy wool fabrics this week.
Find out what’s new at The Village Haberdashery including new dressmaking patterns, cotton lawns and jersey knits.
Abakhan have places left on their Take You Anywhere Dress (2 Day) course, book here.
Read the interview with Penguin and Pear on the Creative Industry blog.
New workshops have just been listed at Create Escape, check them out!
Also getting stocked up for winter sewing projects is Bloomsbury Square Fabrics with these lovely wools.
Lots of new pooch prints at Fabrics Galore this week.
Fabric HQ have some sparkly new fabrics including Luxe Brushstroke and Whisper double gauze. Plus get 15% off all Dashwood studio fabrics.
Lots on the Girl Charlee blog with New Fabrics and an interview with MIY Workshop.
Lots of new Christmas fabrics now available at Elephant in my Handbag.
Win tickets to the Handmade fair with Cloth & Candy!
Celtic Fusion Fabrics are having a remnants sale on Facebook.
The Crafty Mastermind have Cherries and Birch in navy back in stock.
Sew Over It are looking for an online class and production manager.
Check out our Social Calendar for the latest sewing meet-ups, textile and fashion exhibitions, jobs and craft fairs.
Local meet-ups regularly organised in the UK for Bristol, Central London, Walthamstow (North London), Cambridge, Birmingham and Norwich.
September 2016
Blogging Masterclass: Design and Typography, V&A Museum, London. 3rd September.
Great Northern Quilt show, Harrogate, 2nd – 4th September.
Beyond Measure Open day, Todmorden (17 miles from Manchester) 10th September
One Week One Pattern (OWOP) 10-16th September online with I am Cinderellis
1920s JAZZ AGE Fashion and Photographs, Fashion and Textile Museum, London. 23rd September 2016 – 15th January 2017.
Scottish Quilt show, Edinburgh, 23rd – 25th September.
#SewBrum meet up, Birmingham, 24th September.
Thread Festival, Farnham Maltings, Surrey. 24th September.
The Fashion of Film, Fashion and Textile Museum, London, 29th September.
Textiles: Ancient to Modern, V&A Museum, London. 22nd September 2016 – 13th July 2017.
Kent quilt festival, Kent, 30th – 1st October.
Tag events or blogs you’ve discovered this week with #sewreporter
No patterns needed: DIY Couture from Simple shapes by Rosie Martin. 18th July.
By the Bundle: from precast to patchwork by Emma J. Jensen. 31st July.
Cutting and draping party and evening wear by Dawn Cloake. 11th August.
Natural Colour: vibrant plant dye projects for your home and wardrobe. 7th September.
Wild things to make by Kirsty Hartley. 25th August.
Modern Heritage Quilts by Amy Ellis. 28th August.
The Quilt block cookbook by Amy Gibson. 1st September.
Pompom crafts by Alison Howard. 7th September.
Stitched textiles: birds by Rachel Sumner. 11th October.
Rag rugs, pillows and more: over 30 ways to upcycle fabric for the home by Elspeth Jackson. 13th October.
A beginners guide to making skirts by Wendy Ward. 13th October.
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