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6th anniversary sewing machine competition

It’s our 6th birthday – Win a fabulous Janome 525s sewing machine!

25.09.2015 Blog 465
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To celebrate hitting our 6th Anniversary, we have an amazing competition for you! Jaycotts, our favourite online haberdasher whom we've recommended since our...

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WI Life May- June Cover

WI Life Magazine

25.08.2015 Press 0
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Between 2011 and 2013, I was the Secretary and Vice President of Stokey WI and was chosen as an "Inspiring member" of...

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pattern placement on dresses and tops

Tips for pattern matching your fabric

13.08.2015 Blog, Fabric focused posts 6
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Do you struggle matching up the pattern in your fabric when you cut out your sewing projects?The first thing to think about when...

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3 ways to fit your dressmaking projects

3 ways to fit your dressmaking projects

03.07.2015 Blog 2
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Want to learn how to make your own clothes, learn how to fit...

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Some tips and tutorials I love

Some tips and tutorials I love

21.05.2015 Blog 0
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You may not follow me on my social media channels, so I thought I'd pass on a couple of the tips and useful...

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Lowered neckline

Tailoring the neckline of patterns

01.05.2015 Blog 3
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Tailoring the neckline of patterns- How to adjust your sewing patterns to create the perfect fit for you....

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I'm a Judge for the Simplicity Star Sewist blogger challenge

I’m a Judge for the Simplicity Star Sewist blogger challenge

22.04.2015 Blog 1
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I feel really honoured to have been asked onto an illustrious judging group for an exciting new online sewing challenge- The Simplicity Star...

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5 of my favourite Summer dress patterns

5 of my favourite Summer dress patterns

20.03.2015 Blog 3
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The sun is streaming onto my computer as I sit in my office wishing I had a garden I could work in! It's...

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How to successfully choose fabric

How to successfully choose fabric

19.03.2015 Blog, Fabric focused posts 9
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One of the questions I’m asked all the time in my sewing classes is how to choose the right fabric. Is this something...

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Day 30- the final day of #BeeMine blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 30- the final day of #BeeMine blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

16.03.2015 Blog 0
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Wow, It's the last day today for my 30 day blog challenge. Wowee, I can't believe I've worn a handmade piece every day for...

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, Former Sewing Producer for The Great British Sewing Bee, 2 times best selling author, and an online Sewing Educator.

I love helping beginners get started and make well fitting clothes they love. For almost 3 decades I've been a professional Freelance Costumer for stage and screen.

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