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Hello lovely customers, Firstly, thank you all so much for your custom.  There are so many that have reached out to offer their best wishes.  Please do keep up the contact, and if there is anything stitchy I can help you with please ask.  I'm going to miss you in these coming weeks, so please keep up the contact! This...

Have you seen just how many sewing classes we now offer at Backstitch? We aim to provide everyone with a chance to get creative and learn a new skill or take up a new hobby. From learning the very basics of using a sewing machine, to crafting your very own pair of hand-made jeans, or mastering an overlocker, you can gain new dressmaking skills with the help of our experienced tutors.  Learn the magic of quilting; choose from five different classes, each offering different designs of quilt top. Next, learn how to finish the quilt, and even add embellishments using the free motion quilting technique. From weaving to visible mending, embroidery to crochet and knitting, we have it covered. Continue reading →

The Papercut Patterns Geo collection is, of course, gorgeous. This latest collection features plunging backs, elegant silhouettes, geometric influences and the superior craft for which Papercut is known. The Papercut Geo collection was influenced by rocks and all things geology; the Pinnacle Top and Sweater has a cropped, oversized fit featuring two front triangle panels, inspired by a Pinnacle, a high pointed piece of rock. The Ravine Dress has a plunging back... 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 →