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Browse my online shop where I stock hundreds of gorgeous quilt weight 100% cottons, organic cottons and dressmaking fabrics suitable for for everything from quilting, home décor to dressmaking. I have fabrics from all my favourite designers including The Craft Cotton Company, Figo Fabrics and Lewis and Irene to name a few.

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Don’t Dilly Dally… Look at This Fabric! #MaywoodStudios #sewinginspiration #QuiltingFabric

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Don’t Dilly Dally… Look at This Fabric! #MaywoodStudios #sewinginspiration #QuiltingFabric

New fabric just landed! I couldn't Dilly Dally when I saw this adorable collection from Maywood Studios—it’s full of soft colours, vintage charm, and perfect prints for spring quilts, nursery makes, or just stashing because it’s too cute not to! What would you make with Dilly Dally? Shop it now: www.thefabricsquirrel.com/shop https://thefabricsquirrel.etsy.com

March in Fabric: What’s Hot in the Sewing World!

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March in Fabric: What’s Hot in the Sewing World!

Tune into my March Round Up. I will talk you through all the newest fabrics, what's new in the sewing world including a new pattern from @EmporiaPatterns and book announcement from @Tammy.Handmade. Let me also introduce you to my latest sewing machine! Fabric can be found here: www.thefabricsquirrel.com/shop Find fabric on Etsy here: https://thefabricsquirrel.etsy.com Leopard Print Fabric: https://www.thefabricsquirrel.com/product-page/pink-leopard-print-crepe-fabric Jurassic Park Bodice from @andsewitis : https://youtube.com/shorts/EL2HlwClERc?si=Em2ow15OcPLRquYU

Quick Fix! Patching Kids' Trousers with Scrap Fabric

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Quick Fix! Patching Kids' Trousers with Scrap Fabric

Tree climbing season is here, which means more adventures—and more ripped trousers! As a boy mum, patching up clothes is just part of the job. Instead of throwing these out, I used a Star Wars fabric scrap (leftover from a festival hat I made my husband) to give them a fun new life. Would you have repaired them or binned them? Let me know in the comments!

Is this your dream dresser? Or does it hold a secret?

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Is this your dream dresser? Or does it hold a secret?

It is hard to believe that this is a fabric panel! Whether you keep it as it is and use it as a wall hanging or cut it into pieces to make a fantastic table runner and placemats, it will look fantastic. I would love to hear what you would make! Get the panel here in the UK - https://www.thefabricsquirrel.com/product-page/vintage-tea-pot-dresser Etsy - https://thefabricsquirrel.etsy.com/listing/1357364661

Teaching My Son to Sew a Dress | Step-by-Step Beginner Sewing Lesson

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Teaching My Son to Sew a Dress | Step-by-Step Beginner Sewing Lesson

When my 8-year-old son George decided he wanted to sew a dress for his girlfriend for Valentine's Day, I couldn’t say no! 🥰 In this video, I guide him step by step through making the Mini Indigo dress from Tilly and the Buttons’ Mini Makes book. We cover everything from cutting fabric to sewing seams and learning key sewing terminology along the way. The fabric we used is a beautiful flamingo-print viscose, which I also sell in my shop. Even though the video is long, I wanted to keep in all the teaching moments so it can serve as a complete beginner-friendly sewing lesson for kids (or anyone new to sewing!). In the end, we finished in time, and his girlfriend loved it – she even wore it on their Valentine’s date! 💕 🧵 Find the fabric here: https://www.thefabricsquirrel.com/product-page/flamingo-viscose-fabric If you enjoy this, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sewing projects!

This simple trick could save you a lot of heart ache next time you make a button hole

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This simple trick could save you a lot of heart ache next time you make a button hole

Reduce the risk of ruining your button holes with this simple trick. This is just one of the many mini sewing tips I taught George on our latest sewing project.

Celebrating Fabric and Sewing Creations from The Crafty Lass

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Celebrating Fabric and Sewing Creations from The Crafty Lass

Discover the stunning fabric collections designed by my friend Paula, aka The Crafty Lass! With the launch of her 7th collection, Rainbow Garden, I’m taking the opportunity to showcase the fabrics I’ve stocked from her over the years and everything I have created with them. In this video, I share a variety of makes using her quilting cottons, from a top and dress to shorts, quilts, tablemats, and even a wall hanging! If you've ever wondered how versatile quilting cotton can be, this is the perfect inspiration. Let me know in the comments—what would you make with these gorgeous fabrics? 🔗 https://www.thefabricsquirrel.com/thecraftylass

February Sewing & Fabric Round-Up | New Arrivals & What I Made!

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February Sewing & Fabric Round-Up | New Arrivals & What I Made!

February has been full of sewing, new fabric arrivals, and exciting projects! In this video, I’m sharing everything I’ve been working on, from the fabrics I’ve used to the garments and makes I’ve finished. You'll see: 🧵 My latest makes – including the Ethel Blouse, Wildergown, Lyra and a mini Indigo 🌿 New fabric arrivals – organic cottons in all the colours and some popular restocks 📅 What’s coming up next month ✨ A secret discount code hidden in the video – can you find it? Let me know in the comments what you've been sewing this month! 🔗 Etsy - https://thefabricsquirrel.etsy.com 🔗 Website - www.thefabricsquirrel.com/shop 📌 We raised money for the charity CALM - you can find out more about suicide prevention here https://www.thecalmzone.net/missed-birthdays

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