Alice Woodcock

It's time for our latest edition of 'From Where I Sew' and this time we are talking to Liesl Gibson the designer and businesswoman behind Oliver+S, Lisette, Liesl+Co, and the Straight Stitch Society.  Liesl talks about where she learned to sew, working from her Brooklyn studio, and how she manages the creative process. Continue reading →

Papercut Patterns have released a new collection!  Hurray, hurray!  The 'Chameleon' Collection is so called as the six pieces within it are so versatile that you can sew up in sorts of fabric choices to suit the season and the occasion.  So, as the chameleon changes its skin to suit its environment, so can you!  Most of the pieces are of beginner level, so this collection will appeal to all levels. Simple feminine lines, beautiful structure and a chic effortlessness.  Let me introduce you... Continue reading →

Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Sew Over It blog.  We stock the wonderful Sew Over It sewing patterns and they have got a feature going on where they are introducing their stockists on their blog. If you want to hear me whittering on about the shop then do go over and have a read...

Just a quick one to say that all our classes are on sale until midnight on Wednesday 13/05/15.  No need to enter a code, a 20% discount will be applied automatically at the checkout!