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Hello, I'm Sarah

I run The Sewing Retreat and here you'll find out more about pattern cutting, ethical sewing and timeless wardrobe creation

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Grab a cup of tea and come and join me

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DESIGN Your Dream Wardrobe Ready to Draft Your Sewing Patterns - Part 2/2

Sep 20

DESIGN Your Dream Wardrobe Ready to Draft Your Sewing Patterns - Part 2/2

All too often, we can design garments that we wouldn't actually wear . For example, I love sketching floaty tops and dress designs but...

Woven vs. stretch pattern cutting

Aug 4

Woven vs. stretch pattern cutting

Different patterns have to be made for woven fabrics and for stretch fabrics because of how the fabric is made and in turn how the fabric...

PLAN Your Dream Wardrobe Ready to Draft Your Own Sewing Patterns: The Wardrobe Audit (Part 1/2)

Feb 20

PLAN Your Dream Wardrobe Ready to Draft Your Own Sewing Patterns: The Wardrobe Audit (Part 1/2)

We all know that the biggest and best compliment to receive when you've sewn a garment is... "Where did you buy it?" This all starts at...

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