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Get your mitts on this free pattern from Stylecraft Download free pattern here...

We currently stock King Cole, Sirdar and Rico ranges of yarn. Ranges include acrylics, wool/acrylic/silk/cotton mixes, 100% cotton, recycled yarns in all...

These are open social sessions in which you can bring along your own project to work on in the company of other...

For the Queen’s Jubilee in June, Southbourne On Sea Business Association would like to decorate the Grove and Fisherman’s Walk with your...

Knit this super comfy slouchy beanie in aran weight yarn (we used King Cole Forest recycled aran). Download here: Slouchy Beanie Knit...

This week’s synopsis of the show with pattern suggestions and comment!...

Sewing Bee Semi Final Week! Japanese Kimono, Sashiko mending and origami dresses … #greatbritishsewingbee #sewingbeeunravelled #sewingbee #kimono #origamidress...

It’s lingerie and sleepwear week and the contestants have to make a bra and pants set in the pattern challenge, transform some...

Music Week sees the sewists making a Parker jacket in the Pattern Challenge in just 4.5 hours, a stage outfit for a...

Children’s week and the sewists have to make a sailor suit, something wearable out of old school uniforms and a 3D Halloween...

Jane takes you through week 3 of the Great British Sewing Bee with comment, pattern and fabric suggestions for all the makes...

Here’s Jane with a few thoughts, fabric and pattern suggestions for week 2 – shoes and sports jackets!...

Here it is … the moment you’ve been waiting for!  Skirts with patch pockets and piping and wrap dresses.  What more do...

90s week sees the contestants make some cargo pants/trousers, transform household items into a 90s icon-inspired fancy dress outfit and an outfit...

Pattern and fabric picks for Ep 2 – rucksacks and swimwear. Reference to Mrs Overall (again!): Acorn Antiques Health Spa BBC1 Free...

Get your Sewing Bee fix and watch for pattern and fabric suggestions to make the makes! I had a problem and couldn’t...

Jane talks through the highs and lows of the contestants makes – Oxford Bags Trousers, a garment from a nylon parachute and...

Jane takes you through Movie Week – from Dirty Dancing to Glamour Girls via the Sound of Music!...

Jane talks you through the latest goings on at Sewing Bee Week 7 Winter Week...

Jane talks through the week’s goings on at The Great British Sewing Bee 2021 (Series 7) Week 6...

Well that was a wacky one!  Contestants made a gathered, appliqued skirt, a garment from pieces of artwork and a made to...

Introducing Baby Dave! Jane talks through the week’s goings on at The Great British Sewing Bee 2021 (Series 7) Week 5...

Week 4 sees the contestants make a pair of ‘zero waste’ trousers, transform tote bags into tops and (shock horror!) turn crochet...

Jane talks through the week’s goings on at The Great British Sewing Bee 2021 (Series 7) Week 4...

Jane talks through the week’s goings on at The Great British Sewing Bee 2021 (Series 7)...

Jane talks through the week’s goings on at The Great British Sewing Bee 2021 (Series 7)...

The last in the series – Rebecca, Serena and Raph battle it out to see who will be crowned the Great British...

Pattern and fabric suggestions, as well as a bit of analysis from Jane on the Fashion icon week which sees the sewers...

Here’s a little video of the Christmas window being created … click on the image below to view...

Read on for the latest news on new stock, shop tours, news and views...

On this page we will be adding how to videos to help you to find projects and with the techniques required to...

Rustle up these rice-filled Easter chicks or use them as pattern weights!...

How to crochet an eco-friendly and re-usable face cloth or make-up remover cloth...

Use this simple technique and trick to make triangular bunting flags from a square of fabric – much quicker than cutting triangles!...

A short tutorial on how to make an eco friendly re-usable andwashable face cloth using your sewing machine.  You’ll need cotton fabric...

How to sew a cushion cover with piping and a zip hidden in the piping.  You will need 1 x cushion panel...

Watch how the pattern is created in this striking knitted ripple pattern blanket made in King Cole Forest Aran yarn – a...

Learn how to insert a magnetic clasp into the lining of a bag.  No sewing required!...

Get your hooks into this free pattern from Sirdar using Happy Chenille – new in stock!  Click on the link below: Happy...

Stitches to help you hem, make-do and mend. Equipment needed: we’ll provide all the thread and fabric you require but by all...

Here’s a round-up of a few gift ideas for knitting and crochet enthusiasts.  Just click on the READ MORE button to view...

Here’s a short video of some gift ideas for sewing and needle-crafting enthusiasts.  There’s much, much more in store, but here’s a...

Download this free Libby A-line skirt pattern from Tessuti patterns Click READ MORE to access the link (it doesn’t work from this...

Download this easy peasy crochet pattern to create your own plushy pumpkin. Easy to follow and no tricky increases & decreases.  You...

Who’s it for? For anyone who has not used a sewing machine before, or who just needs a little confidence in getting...

Get your mitts on this free pattern for fingerless mittens.  These are a great stash buster to do in many colours.  I...

We stock an ever-expanding range of dress and soft furnishing fabrics.  Watch our videos for a taster of what we have in...

Rustle up this cute bunny ears bag – great for sweets & treats!  Or make it larger for a pyjama case or...

Make this crocheted spider web in a sparkly or metallic yarn to give it a realistic iridescent affect!  You need to click...

Got to love these cute chenille hearts, crocheted in Sirdar Happy Chenille. Free pattern: Crochet Heart Haberdasherdo...

Make your kitchen or garden table look fresh as a daisy with these crocheted cotton coasters.  Make up in a host of...

If you like our Christmas window, these are the patterns we used.  They’re either free (Lars) or downloadable from Love Crafts or...

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