Colette

Colette Patterns' newest design is a classic yet modern pencil skirt. This wardrobe staple is professional, fun, and flattering - Selene’s body-hugging shape shows off your curves no matter what. The Selene skirt combines a contemporary silhouette with timeless details such as a lapped zipper, welt pockets, and a finished vent. Continue reading →

The new Phoebe dress from Colette patterns is a classic yet versatile pinafore dress that can be layered for any season. The princess seams on the bodice make Phoebe easy to customise to your figure, and angled waist darts create a flattering shape. We love the double-breasted version as it enables you to show off your favourite buttons!    

May has been a break-through month for Backstitch... literally!  Our big news is that we are doubling our shop space, and have knocked a big whole through into the next unit.  We have the workmen in busy fitting out our new space to bring a bigger and more permanent studio space, and stacks more retail space... watch out over the next month for improvements and many thanks for bearing with us through this time of disruption! Continue reading →

When you can do some sewing, and you own a fabric shop, and you have a husband, then the fact that one day you should really make a shirt for that husband sits on your shoulder taunting you until you give in.  Well, I finally gave in.  Hurrah and Huzzah the man has a shirt! Continue reading →