TOOL KITS | back in stock

Our pattern making tool kits are back in stock! These are the perfect addition to any Maker’s tool kit, helping you to create & alter your pattern and toiles with precision because, as we all know, a job is easier with the right tools! MAVEN MINI TOOL KIT | £27 3 piece pattern cutting tool […]

Eco-sewing | wide elastic now in stock

We have added to our Eco-elastic range and now have 28mm and 40mm wide elastics, which are going to be a great choice for an earth-friendly waistband! The 40mm wide flat elastic has a lovely soft feel to the surface, soft enough to wear directly next to the skin or can be channelled in a casing. […]

Eco Sewing | elastic

At last… there is an environmentally-friendly elastic made from organic cotton and natural rubber! We are so happy to be able to add this elastic to our growing section of Eco-haberdashery. It’s a viable, responsible and ecological alternative to conventional elastics while doing exactly the same job! It’s made in Austria from certified organic cotton […]

How to sew with a twin needle

A guide to hemming jersey & knits using a twin needle. How do you use a twin needle to get a neat, professional hem on knit fabrics like the Somerset T-shirt? In this tutorial, we show you how to set up your machine and sew with a twin needle to create that clean double row […]