Stripe Matching an Invisible zip

Inserting an invisible zip How to stripe match, match a zip across a seam and how to shorten an invisible zip. Invisible zips (sometimes called concealed zips) strike the fear into many a sewist, and our lovely Barcelona dress has an invisible zip and stripe matching! Sounds a bit daunting, doesn’t it? Don’t panic, I […]

The Maven App – update!

Our Maven App has had an update and is now iPad friendly! Yay!! You can now get all the info for your favourite patterns on all your favourite Apple devices – iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch!  Go check it out on the App store! All of my brilliant App development and web maintenance is done […]

GDPR STATEMENT!

The Maven Patterns GDPR Statement I’m sure you are all aware that the new GDPR – General Data Protection Regulations will be enforced from 25th May 2018.  The GDPR apply to all organisations based in the EU as well as organisations outside the EU who are selling goods directly to countries within the EU. The GDPR […]

the Apron in a Day Workshop

The Workshop: The Maria Apron is one of our most popular patterns, and named after Maria Thomas herself! Join us for a fun day of sewing, with expert tuition and make your own Japanese inspired Makers apron. Our apron has large pockets & cross-over back straps, she is so perfectly practical! The Details: 10 – […]