Now onto introducing more of our lovely Raffle Prize Sponsors!! Without further a do!

By Hand London – 3 PDF’s of winner’s choice . Becca has made the wonderful Anna Dress using African Wax Print and one of these days i will be brave enough to take on the Anna too but for some reason i haven’t got round to it which is daft!

The Lovely Laura of Cotton Reel Studio has kindly donated £30 voucher plus bag of haberdashery items! Laura has a fantastic online shop with a vast array of gorgeous fabrics, i tell you its hard to resist! Thank you Laura for your continued support!

Nina Lee – I’ve got the ever so beautiful Kew Dress on my to do list but Becca had been pattern testing her latest Pattern the Mayfair Dress which is also just as as beautiful! Nina has kindly donated to the Raffle One Sewing Paper Pattern of winner’s choice! Also there is an array of new summer patterns too!

Sew Over It – 5 pdf’s of the winner’s choice. Say what?! That’s a fabulous prize indeed as there is a lovely array of sewing patterns available with a nice vintage twist! Thank you for your continued support!

Sewisfaction – £30 voucher for winner plus a cheeky 10% discount for attendees only!

I’ve made The Franki Top from Wearable Studios using a beautiful floral viscose from Sheona but unfortunately its no longer available but her fabrics are spot on and speedy delivery too! Thank you Sheona for your continued support!

So here is the 2nd lot of thank you so much to our lovely Raffle prize Sponsors! You are all awesome!

Keep your eyes on our feeds as we will be posting more details of the (many more) other sponsors of our amazing raffle!

Sally & Becca xx

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Hi All!

I was lucky enough to be selected by Melyssa for her 1st ever PDF Pattern to test! The Wearable Studio are a new Indie Pattern Company based in Australia and their patterns are designed to embody beauty, femininity, comfort and elegance. 

When i received the lucky email from her, i knew i had the right fabric for this top in my stash… this lovely Suzy Viscose in Sky from Sewisfaction! It’s such a beautiful print and such a dream to sew with too, no issues whatsoever!

The Franki Top is a versatile transitional piece. It has a boxy, relaxed feel which can be made into an everyday casual top or an elegant feminine piece, both of which will be a staple in your wardrobe.

This pattern will be a breeze for sewists with a little bit of experience but the detailed instructions (written and photograph guides) will gently help build the skills of any beginners too.

Both versions have a flattering hi-lo hem line.

Version 1 features a flirty ruffle hem and three-quarter sleeves with pretty ties.

Version 2 is cropped at the waist and has short sleeves.

I made a Straight Size 12 and had no fit issues with regard to the shoulders where i am petite in that area on some pattern brands lol the only thing i would change in my next version which has to be Version 1 with the ruffle hem and tie sleeves is to lengthen it by 2″ just for personal preference… Don’t think i can get away with the crop look in my early thrities!!  Overall though the instructions were very clear and the pieces fitted well where they should!

So grab yourself a copy now and make your own Franki’s!

Happy Sewing!

Sal xx

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Can you believe it?!! Sew Up North is happening tomorrow?!!

When we both decided to organise our own “Up North” meeting…. we never of thought it would turn out to be quite popular! We must be doing something right!!

Just a quick Post as we have some more lovely Raffle Prizes!!

The ever so awesome Sewing World Magazine has donated another Prize to the Raffle!!! Say what?!!

It’s a 12 month Magazine Subscription to their magazine which is worth a whopping £60.00!!

If you are attending tomorrow, you’ll be crazy to buy any tickets from the vast array of prizes that are on offer!!

Here’s a quick list:

£20 Gift Voucher from B and M Fabrics

£20 voucher from Beyond Measure

£30 Voucher from Cotton Reel Studio

Sew Caroline Weekend Style Book, Fabric and trim From Elenaor aka nelandnora 

A beautiful 2m length of fabric and a £15 voucher from Fabbadashery

Oh Sew Quaint Macaroon Pattern Weights from Fabricate

2m of any Fabric from Girl Charlee

Bundle of magazines from Love Sewing Magazine

£200 Fabric Bundle from Minervacrafts

Pair of beautiful little tins, packed with sewing goodies like threads, pins, snip scissors, needles, pin cushion from School of Sew

A Mystery Bundle from Sew Crafty Shop

Book and Fat Quarter Bundle and 12 Month Subscription from Sewing World Magazine.

£30 Voucher from Sewisfaction

5 pdf patterns of the winner’s choice from Sew Over It

2 pdf patterns of the winner’s choice from Tilly and The Buttons

A massive 15 Raffle prizes on offer here all in the Aid of The Yorkshire Air Ambulance

So we hope you are all ready for tomorrow then

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Hi everyone!

It’s time for another Sew Up North sponsor update.  If you haven’t heard about Sew Up North, head over to Facebook for all the details of the free event in Leeds on June 24th.

When Becca and I started publicising Sew Up North on Instagram, Sheona contacted Becca.  She has just launched her wonderful sewing business,selling glorious fabrics and haberdashery online and also offering in person tuition.

Becca succumbed on launch day to three glorious fabrics; the first, the Atelier Brunette rayon, which was used for her Deer and Doe Hoya, which is totally fab!

Anyway, Sheona offered to be doubly generous.  She has provided us both with a discount code for goodie bags (15% off, valid for a month fro the event) AND with a £30 raffle prize.  Say what?!!

Believe me when I say I am REALLY saving up for raffle tickets at this point! And of course, it’s all for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which is a fabulous cause.

So, if that tempts you to join us and you haven’t signed up yet, please let us know you’re coming so we know how many goody bags to make up.  Over 90 people have signed up so far, so even if you’re thinking of attending alone, there will be lots of people to talk to, and Sewists really are the friendliest people I’ve ever met!

Sheona, thank you so much, you are awesome!

See you in June?

Sal x

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