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Victory Patterns has launched a new digital pdf pattern, the stunning and versatile Hannah dress, available to download now from the Backstitch web site. The dress has a really exciting back panel cross-over detail that, we think, elevates the dress to couture heights! Kristiann Boos, designer and founder of Victory Patterns says “This pattern is about simple shapes and geometry. My favourite thing about Hannah is that she’s a little business dress in the front, party at the back.” Continue reading →

Add a touch of French chic to your Summer wardrobe with these new patterns from Pauline Alice. The Reina Shirt, Safor Skirt and Saler Jacket can be dressed up or down, to take you from smart dinner engagements to romps on the beach. Continue reading →

I've just finished knitting this lovely baby cardigan.  I have been knitting it for my good friends who at this very moment are experiencing life changing events in a maternity unit somewhere in Oxfordshire.  The pattern is the Posy Baby Cardigan by Judi Hurst who is our knitting tutor here at Backstitch, and the yarn is the classic Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in colour 91 Acid Yellow which is such a sunny colour - yellow with a slightly green hue. Continue reading →

We've had a brief hiatus with our 'From Where I Sew' feature.  Things got busy about this time last year with our shop expansion and it feels we are only just getting back to normal service!!  I love this feature, so I am so pleased to have it back and who better to talk to than Nanna from How To Do Fashion, a new label with us at Backstitch and one that we are so pleased to have on board. Continue reading →