Pains and needles

Having sewing be part of my job was not something I ever thought would happen. I’m a writer, and that isn’t something you would connect with making clothes, but what I write about is cosplay, costume

Over the years, I’ve gradually discovered various ways (often through trial and a lot of error!) to make the most effective use of my precious sewing time. It’s definitely been a journey, with some ro

PATRICK GRANT on how wartime wisdom inspires his passion for planet-friendly fashion

Believe us when we say, we are so excited about the new season of the BBC One TV show Great British Sewing Bee! Join us for news, gossip and the chance to share your makes with like-minded people in o

Making this book for my granddaughter was so much fun! It was great to stitch with four strands of floss over two strands of fabric thread. I worried about finishing this book, as I have little experi

From countryside fields to circuit board cities, Victoria Rose Richards’ work offers a fresh vantage point on nostalgia, nature, and the stories stitched within. From high above, the patchwork of coun