A Fresh Bloom

Recently, I had a little sewing dilemma with a new Bloom Skirt I was planning and had to quickly come up with a how to cut narrow fabric hack. I had been gifted the most delightful vintage Italian brocade (thank you Sarah @OliveRoadLondon) but it was a little narrow for my skirt pattern. With a […]

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How to Adjust the Rise of a Trouser Pattern

Lengthening or shortening the rise (crotch) of shorts or trousers (pants for my US friends) is easy enough to do with a bit of slashing and spreading of your pattern. That actually sounds much more dramatic than it is. Having a few pattern adjustments options in your sewing tool box will always be handy as […]

Join the Housecoat Workshop with Maria Thomas

The Housecoat Workshop with Maria Thomas. We have a new date for the incredible Housecoat Workshop led by the textile artist Maria Thomas. This is the last workshop we will be running at the Maven Studios but you find out about Marias upcoming workshops HERE – www.mariathomastextiles.co.uk/workshops/courses/ During this 2-day Textiles Workshop you will explore […]