I'm very excited to launch a brand spanking new blog for Fabric Godmother. So what is this all about you ask? (Or maybe not, but I'm gonna tell you anyway!) I have decided to make the blog much more focused on dressmaking rather than just showcasing our latest fabrics. But don't worry, if you still … Continue reading Welcome to the New Blog
Ok so lets just ignore the fact that it is meant to snow next week and drop below freezing. I am totally ready for spring. One of my favourite ways to style my wardrobe in warmer weather is with a nautical nod. Not only is blue and white really refreshing, it suits pretty much everybody … Continue reading Ahoy- Nautical Inspired Fabric Just Arrived
You asked us for more Open Days so we have planned in a whole bunch this year. We have also added some Open Nights for those of you who cannot make Saturdays.The first date for your diary is Thursday February the 8th we will be open to the public from 1pm - 8pm.Come along and … Continue reading Open Night 8th Feb – Plus More Dates For Your Diary
Who doesn't love a tee shirt? Easy to wear, quick to sew and if you pick one of these new stunning jersey prints you are going to up your tee shirt wardrobe to dazzling new heights.Spring is just around the corner, you can almost smell it in the air and yesterday we found the first … Continue reading Tee Time – Beautiful Printed Jerseys
Ever wanted to make your own dungarees? *shoots hand in air*. Then you are going to love the new pattern by sewing superstar Tilly. The Mila dungarees have easy to follow step by step instructions and they are an ideal project for a confident beginner. Buy Mila Here.Check out our stretch denims and cottons. Perfect … Continue reading Mila Dungarees – The new sewing pattern from Tilly & The Buttons
For me, January is all about getting out and doing some exercise or hankering down on the sofa and binge watching Netflix. Either way I need a wardrobe that is going to match my life style. I also want to get started on my New Years Intentions (I don't do resolutions they are just too … Continue reading Battle of the sweatshirts – Your Guide To Sweatshirt Patterns…
If you have not yet sewn with scuba this may well be the year to change all that. Those of you who have followed me for a while will have heard me banging on about how amazing scuba is. And it really is, I'm not joking. It is the fabric I get asked most about. … Continue reading Super Scuba Your 2018 Sewing Challenge
Yes this is another January motivational message designed to get you off the couch and running 25k. Ok, maybe not 25k. But at least as far as your sewing machine. This year is an exciting time to be making your own activewear. Here is a guide to how you can easily make your own workout … Continue reading Ready. Set. Sew…
What a great start to the year we are giving you an extra 20% off all SALE !!Simply use the code 20MORE at the checkout.Shop HerePanne velvet Was £8 Then £5.99 Now £4.79Viscose Bonded ScubaWas £19 Then £11.99 Now £9.59Lily pad wool and linen panelWas £35 Then £24.99 Now £19.99Safari Scuba Was £18 Then £12.99 Now £10.30Happy … Continue reading EXTRA 20% OFF ALL SALE
Christmas is just about ready to go back in its box and be put away in the attic for the next 11 months. And so begins the slow crawl towards summer. Skint January with the days slowly getting longer.We're all giving up booze, sugar, cheese, basically all the things we have been surviving on for … Continue reading My Esme Cardigan – A Snuggly Lesson in The Coatigan
