If there's one thing we love more than dressmaking, it's combining dressmaking with other sewing skills – embroidery, quilting, you name it. Elisalex Jewell of By Hand London must have been thinking of us when she designed the beautiful gathered patchwork skirt from her hotly anticipated new book, Made to Measure. You'll also find dresses, jumpsuits, trousers and more, all combined with a wealth of knowledge to help you draft and sew your own wardrobe with confidence. byhandlondon.com
TWICE AS NICE
Introducing two of our new friends! Emily and Keira are the new kids on the block from the team at Sew Over It. A multi-variation cami and structured shorts, this delightful duo are sure to feature heavily in your summer wardrobe for the longrun. sewoverit.com
SLEEK STORAGE SOLUTIONS
▼ Hands up if your paper patterns are immaculately organised. Now, we know we're not the only ones with our hands firmly in our laps, but luckily for us Atelier Brunette have just launched the perfect storage solution. Their Sewing Pattern Case perfectly holds three of their paper patterns in a stylish kraft package, so you can keep them neat and tidy on your desk, shelves or cupboard. Go ahead and get your own at atelierbrunette.com
WEAVING MAGIC
Ok, ok, we get it's not strictly sewing, but another hobby never hurt anyone, right? Perfect for new weavers or sewists looking for a fun, quick win, Shiv Textiles' Beginners' Weaving Kit will help you get to grips with the craft. All yarn is rescued from British mills, with looms and tools laser cut in Brighton from environmentally friendly plywood. Discover more about this nifty kit at shivtextiles.co.uk
FLOWER BLOOM
Art Gallery Fabrics have embraced flower power with their latest floral delight: Flower Bloom. The retro-inspired collection brings 60s skies, groovy repeat blooms and a sun-soaked colour palette in quality 100% cotton, ideal to bring life to garments, quilts and homeware. On-trend daisies and checkerboard designs give the range an up-to-date twist, so you can pick and choose prints depending on the look you want to achieve! We're thinking shift dresses, boxy tops and cute accessories… Browse the full collection over at liveartgalleryfabrics.com and check out their fabric lookbook for some stylish inspo, including cushions and bucket hats!
MINI PROFILE SOPHIA PALMER @SEW__JESSALLI
For Sophia of Dorset-based sewing school, Sew Jessalli, it’s all about connecting over a love of craft. “It was the whole reason I started Sew Jessalli,” she explains to us. “I was teaching all these students locally in their own
