Follow this easy-peasy method to create a set of Christmas napkins with mitred corners – a lovely little gift that can be reused and reloved year after year…
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Author: Ruth
I’m Ruth, a UK-based writer and designer with a special interest in creativity and wellbeing through making.
Quick and easy last minute Christmas gifts to sew
Christmas rolls around faster with each advancing year, but that doesn’t mean we’re doomed to hit the high street – read on for a curated selection of Christmas gifts you can whip up in a jiffy in the comfort of your home…
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CC41: a short history of Utility Clothing
From 1940s Utility Clothing to a twenty-first century reimagining of the garment industry, we spoke to historian Mike Brown and designer Patrick Grant to explore the iconic CC41 logo’s enduring history…
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Sewing gadgets and tools for easy ironing
If you sew, you iron: read on for the lowdown on gadgets, gizmos – and stuff you might have lying about the house – that make pressing a pleasure…
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Sewing cosy clothing for winter
From underwear to outerwear, keeping warm in winter is something of a fine art. What better way to layer-up than with your own home-sewn creations? Read on for a guide to sewing for the cold snap…
Sew your own fingerless foldover mittens
Keep your hands warm and your fingers busy with Grinlow Studio’s fingerless gloves. These lovely-looking mittens are as cosy as they are cute and come with handy button-back foldovers for extra warmth…
Sew your own spooky halloween cushions
Rustle up these spooky cushions for the halloween devotee in your life with our easy peasy tutorial. Happy halloween!
Draft, sew, share, repeat: Spring news from Grinlow Studio
With a busy month of sewing, pattern drafting and writing, it can sometimes be difficult to maintain the practice of sharing – so, along with latest news from the studio, here are a few reflections on maintaining commitment…
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Sewing Josie: McCall’s 8030 pattern review
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to give McCall’s 8030 a spot in the sun – a straightforward shirt dress with a touch of vintage styling. Read on for tips on how to get the most from the pattern…
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When sewing reaches its limits: time to start knitting?
Following my recent post on grappling with the Marlo Sweater, someone suggested I might as well knit one – so here’s what I found out about how to get started with the big needles…
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