Backstitch Makes... Clothes
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A Colette Myrtle Dress
Have you guys seen the new Colette pattern? The Myrtle Dress is the third pattern in their recent 'Sewing Knits' series after the Mabel and the Moneta, both of which have been received very well. I was immediately drawn to the Myrtle due to it's gorgeous drapey neckline and it's looser fit. And, the idea that it could be made in a woven fabric too really appealed. I decided to make this one up straight away in a stripey viscose jersey we have in the shop. Continue reading → -
Merchant and Mills Top 64
A few weeks ago we had an exciting delivery... we are now stockists of Merchant and Mills sewing patterns. If you have anything to do with sewing in the UK you can't have missed Merchant and Mills and their delicious range of luxury haberdashery (we've got their lovely pins here), but did you know they have an excellent selection of... -
Megan Nielsen Eucalypt Tank and Briar Jumper
I've been doing a stack more dressmaking since the shop opened. It's all the dressmaking fabric we've been getting in... gone and got me all inspired. That, and the fact that now I am the face of Backstitch not just the voice I need to look vaguely presentable each day... and 7 years of working from home has taken it's... -
New: Downloadable Digital PDF Patterns - And Discount Code!
Well, this is an exciting development... We are now stocking digital PDF patterns at Backstitch, and to get you tempted, during the month of December, we've got 10% your first digital purchase with us: just use the code DIG10BL at checkout. Continue reading →