With the end-of-the-school-year brain melt in full swing and little time to mail order or trawl the shops for something nice, we’ve cobbled together some easy sews for that special teacher in your little one’s life…
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Sew your own Christmas napkins with mitred corners
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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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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Sewing clothes for kids
If you’re new to sewing for children, or looking for different ways to make clothes for them, look no further – read on for our tips on finding or creating patterns and getting the most from your sewing time…
Sewing with kids
Inspiring children to sew is wonderfully rewarding but it can be hard to know where to begin. With the Easter holidays on the doorstep, here are a few top tips to get started…
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