Dressmaking

The latest sumptuous Atelier Brunette viscose fabrics have hit the Backstitch shelves, and already we have had to reorder! Atelier Brunette Shine Night, Tabby Green and Tabby Shell have a weight of 115g/m2 so are ideal for dresses, playsuits, blouses and trousers. Atelier Brunette Posie Green and Posie Blue are a slightly lighter weight viscose ideal for floaty blouses and summer weight culottes. All the new fabrics are certified Oeko textile to guarantee that they do not contain any substances that are harmful to the skin. Continue reading →

We recently welcomed Maven Patterns to Backstitch, and they have proven very popular. The five beautiful designs are: The Rochester Top & Dress; The French Dart Shift Tunic; The Wendy Smock Top; Maria Wrap Apron; and Kitty Dress. Who better to tell you a bit more about Maven patterns than their designer? I am delighted to introduce you to Sharon Mendham. I have really enjoyed listening to her story and hope you do too.  Continue reading →

Atelier Brunette Stardust Cotton Double Gauze fabrics are back in stock! Our first delivery of this luscious fabric flew out, so we have been desperate for the next stash. But it was worth the wait. The Atelier Brunette Stardust collection, consisting of Stardust Night, Stardust Black and Stardust Forest, is as beautiful and high quality as we have all come to expect of Atelier Brunette. The Stardust Forest (dark green) and Stardust Black fabric have golden embroidered polka dots, whereas Stardust Night (dark blue) has golden pink embroidered dots. Continue reading →

True Bias paper patterns have arrived in the UK, and we have them at Backstitch! We have been eagerly anticipating the patterns' arrival since before Christmas, and they took some finding when they got lost in customs, but here they are at last - the True Bias Lander Pant and Short, Roscoe Blouse and Dress, Lodo Dress and Hudson Pant. Continue reading →