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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 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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Day 29 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 29 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

15.03.2015 Blog 2
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Well it's the penultimate day of my 30 day blog challenge, and I needed a quick sew! I hacked the silk woven Tee...

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Day 28 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 28 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

14.03.2015 Blog 0
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It's day 28 of my #BeeMine challenge. I love cargo shorts, and have no issues wearing the men's version from the book, as...

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Day 27 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 27 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

13.03.2015 Blog 2
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I appeared on Live TV today, for Create and Craft TV, so I chose a fav dress, which was also the one I was...

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Day 26 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

12.03.2015 Blog 0
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Tonight sees the final of The Great British Sewing Bee in the UK! EEK.. Wanted to wear something special, so I've slipped into...

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Day 25 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 25 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

11.03.2015 Blog 0
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I have to say, that whenever I'm at home I love to slip into Pj bottoms and slouch! Today's home office work day...

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Day 24 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 24 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

10.03.2015 Blog 1
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Having grown up near the sea-side, I'm always itching to get my arms and legs out at the first sign of spring! This...

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Claire-Louise Hardie

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, Former Sewing Producer for The Great British Sewing Bee. I'm an online Sewing Educator who loves making clothes fit and inspiring beginners to get started. For almost 3 decades I've been a professional Freelance Costumer for stage and screen. I'm a Writer for the best selling "Love Sewing" Magazine and an indie Pattern Maker

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