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Learn to Sew with Lauren – What is it like to write a book?
Learn to Sew with Lauren
Learn to Sew with Lauren – What is it like to write a book?
This is a bit of a long one folks! If you fancy knowing how I managed to fit in writing my first sewing book during the first year of opening a retail and online business, get comfy and read on……...
Learn to Sew with Lauren - Limited Edition - 1st 50 Copies!
Learn to Sew with Lauren
Learn to Sew with Lauren - Limited Edition - 1st 50 Copies!
With just 2 weeks to go until Learn to Sew with Lauren is released (aaahhh!) I wanted to show you a little preview of the special little gift that the first 50 peeps who pre-order the book from our website...
'Learn to Sew with Lauren' Book Sneak Peek and 5 Sewing Kit essentials!
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'Learn to Sew with Lauren' Book Sneak Peek and 5 Sewing Kit essentials!
When you first start sewing, it can seam like quite a big investment with all the tools and equipment that you need, not even to mention the actual sewing machine itself! (Read about my sewing machine in this blog post)...
Sneak Peak Learn to Sew with Lauren and Launch Party Details
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Sneak Peak Learn to Sew with Lauren and Launch Party Details
With less than a month before my book, Learn to Sew, is published (read more about that in this blog post) I wanted to share a little sneak peak of the book with you. I was so excited when I...
Maker Gallery July
Makers Gallery
Maker Gallery July
As ever I'm always really happy to see what everyone has been making each month and this past month has been no exception! Here is a round up of some of the amazingness you've stitched up..... Claire and Elspeth made...
Learn to Sew with Lauren - My Book is Almost Here!
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Learn to Sew with Lauren - My Book is Almost Here!
Fancy learning how to sew, brush up on the basics or develop your sewing skills further? Then my debut book is for you and I’m so excited to be able to share a first look at the front cover with...
What sewing machine should I get?
What sewing machine should I get?
I often get asked what sewing machine I would recommend for beginners and for people looking to move on up to the next level. I’ve come across so many people, who are brand new to sewing, have never owned a...
Maker Gallery - June
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Maker Gallery - June
The maker gallery posts are back (for the first time this year!-eeek!). I love seeing what everyone has made and the different ideas they have through Facebook and Twitter and I get some lovely emails too from people who have...
Our 1st Birthday Party!
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Our 1st Birthday Party!
As this years Great British Sewing Bee draws to a close in just a few hours I must say that I'm glad to be on the outside looking in. It's been a tough 8 weeks for those gals - but...
The Sewing Bee is Back!
Sewing Bee
The Sewing Bee is Back!
As I'm sure you all know, last night The Great British Sewing Bee hit our screens again for Series 2. It seems to have come around so quickly..I guess it has really, I thought it wouldn't be aired until March...
The Liberty Party
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The Liberty Party
To celebrate becoming the only stockist of Liberty Art Fabrics in Birmingham, last Thursday we had a good ol' party! I made some little neckerchief scarves for the girls and I, two of my mannequins’ got new outfits and I...
National Trust Project - Thermally Lined Curtains
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National Trust Project - Thermally Lined Curtains
Last year I was kindly invited to Calke Abby by the National Trust to create a series of video tutorials on how to make your own thermally lined curtains. It's part of their campaign along with Good Energy to make...
Our Christmas Party - the full low-down!
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Our Christmas Party - the full low-down!
First of all I want to say such a HUGE thank you to everyone who came along to our Christmas Party last week! It was such an awesome night and so great to see lots of you regulars come along...
Maker Gallery - November
Makers Gallery
Maker Gallery - November
Here are this months highlights for the maker gallery.... These beautiful knitted Christmas bauble and mini stocking hanging decorations from the workshop with Bev - so cute! My Mum and her friend Sandra has a great time making clam shell...
Maker Gallery - October
Makers Gallery
Maker Gallery - October
Happy Halloween everyone! Here are some of the lovely makes you've shared with us this month... This is Elle's gorgeous Zinnia Skirt. I love love those buttons on the front! Helen shared this really cute picture of her son with...
Maker Gallery - September
Makers Gallery Workshops
Maker Gallery - September
It's been another busy month here (I'll reveal why soon) and I've been trying to keep up with taking pics of all the lovely things you guys are making in the workshops and coming in to show us in the...
Maker Gallery August
Makers Gallery
Maker Gallery August
Here is this months round up of what you guys have been making in our workshops and with your purchases......all soooo very talented! Hayley and Owen with their his and hers PJ bottoms from the PJ bottom workshop! So cute!...
Maker Gallery July
Makers Gallery
Maker Gallery July
As you know, we love seeing all the gorgeous things you guys make.....from purses and bags to cushion covers and pretty tops and dresses! Following on from last months maker gallery post here is another amazing selection of all the...
Our courtyard garden on now open!
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Our courtyard garden on now open!
Bring on the sun! I'm so excited about the weather being so lovely this weekend! Perfect timing really as our little suntrap courtyard at the back of the shop is now open and filled with little tables and chairs and...
Maker Gallery June
Makers Gallery Workshops
Maker Gallery June
Since opening the shop and starting all the different workshops we have, I've been so impressed with all the lovely things that everyone has been making. It's one of the best parts of the job for me, getting to see...
guthrie vs ghani - round 2!
Guthrie vs Ghani
guthrie vs ghani - round 2!
After another road trip to stock up on more lovely fabric today, round 2 of the guthrie vs ghani battle has begun! (you can find out all about round one here) On the whole, its mostly me that choses the...

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