Interview with Rosie Martin, Designer, DIY Couture ….

June 14, 2011

Join the DIY Couture sewing revolution!
Sewbox stocks the DIY Couture books.  These books designed by Rosie Martin remove the need for complex sewing patterns. They contain a set of simple, visual instructions, which help you to make a particular garment type, that can be almost endlessly re-invented. Diagrams and pictures take the maker through the [...]

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What’s New at Sewbox?

May 30, 2011

New additions to the Serendipity Studio pattern range …
Sewbox has added new patterns  to the Serendipity Studio range.  Just out are the new Diane Kimono dress pattern and the new Betty June retro dress – both are must haves for the summer! Bright, colourful and fun.
The Diane Kimono dress is relaxed, carefree and super comfortable [...]

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Wedding Patterns at Sewbox

April 29, 2011

Kwik Sew patterns at Sewbox for all the wedding party – brides, bridesmaids etc etc
The Royal Wedding will no doubt inspire many wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses to be lovingly sewn this summer.  Did you know – Sewbox stocks 33 ‘Special Occasions’ Kwik Sew patterns for every member of the wedding party – [...]

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Free gifts and discounts at Sewbox

April 13, 2011

Free gift and discounts at Sewbox ……
I don’t know about you, but when browsing shops or shows, I am always tempted to buy sewing ‘bits’ for what I refer to as my sewing ‘stash’.  They are not items that I desperately need but ones that will be useful for future sewing projects … when I [...]

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The Sewbox range of Liberty printed jersey fabrics has arrived …

March 26, 2011

…  well worth the wait for the Liberty jersey prints ……
16 beautiful Liberty jersey printed fabrics are now in stock on the website.  Ranging from lightweight to, light/medium weight,(min width 135cm) they will be fabulous for spring and summer dressmaking and are suitable for dresses, tops, skirts, etc.  The Liberty  jersey fabrics include florals, brights, stripes, [...]

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New Liberty jersey fabrics on the way!

March 9, 2011

Hi,  it’s me again  ………………………..
Hope you have all had a good week sewing?  The sunny weather has certainly turned my mind towards summer clothes and summer sewing projects and these thoughts were re-enforced yesterday when the first of the fabric selections for the Site arrived. 
Bright, exciting cottons are ‘in-stock’
How exciting, they are a selection of [...]

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One week in…

March 1, 2011

One week in ………………………..
I can hardly believe that one week  has now passed since taking over Sewbox.  You will have read from my blog of last Monday, that I am Susan Stevenson and that I have taken over the running of Sewbox from Leah last week.  It has been a very busy week and thank [...]

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Hello from the new hands ….

February 21, 2011

Hi there …… and a very, very warm hello to all Sewbox current and future customers.

My name is Susan Stevenson,  and as you will see from the previous blog, I am taking over the reins of Sewbox as of today … this will allow the lovely Leah to spend precious and [...]

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Announcement – Sewbox is passing in to lovely new hands

February 19, 2011

As my regular customers, readers and followers now, I had a baby in May 2010 and have spent the last 10 months juggling trying to be a stay at home mum with running a small but fast growing online business. It’s been a fun, crazy, rollercoaster of a ride!
When I first looked at setting up [...]

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Colette Patterns branches in to menswear

December 6, 2010

I’m thrilled to see Colette Patterns’ first menswear pattern has been released, and true to form, it looks like a real labour of love.
The shirt pattern, named Negroni, has all the usual Colette Patterns signature touches – vintage styling brought up to date; gorgeous, well-thought-out detailing; and wonderfully clear instructions. The collar is convertible, meaning [...]

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