Every woman‘s wardrobe needs that go-to top that is stylish and easy to wear. Our sewing pattern, The Blouse, is such a versatile make you‘ll be wearing this all year round. Made using lightweight fabrics, The Blouse offers an alternative option to the traditional shirt. With an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves, The […]
With Autumn in mind, we have bought back our coat kits to help you look and feel great through the chilly months. We’ve hand-picked the most beautiful fabric for The Coat sewing pattern plus, if you have already bought your sewing pattern, you have the option to purchase the kit without the pattern. Available in […]
It won’t be long until one of our favourite sewing events is back. The Knitting & Stitching Show returns to the iconic Alexandra Palace and we can’t wait to showcase our whole range of modern sewing patterns plus you’ll get to see our latest sewing patterns soon to be released. When you visit our beautiful […]
We’ve got holiday vibes in our sunny studio and want to send some happy sunshine your way. Grab your favourite Avid Seamstress printed sewing patterns and enjoy £3 off each printed sewing pattern! Simply add your favourite patterns to the basket and redeem the discount at checkout using code holidayvibes * while sewing pattern stocks last […]
Due to a family emergency we are unable to exhibit at Thread on Satudrday 30 June and apologies for anyone that may be coming to see us. Join us at Farnham Maltings from 9am – 6pm on Saturday 30 June 2018 to celebrate textiles, sewing and all things craft. Enjoy a vibrant marketplace, talks, […]
Make one of our pretty dresses and be ready for a season of love, sun and happy days! Grab £2.50 of any of our printed sewing patterns and look effortlessly regal for the most anticipated wedding of the year. Use the discount code ROYALTY at checkout – theavidseamstress.co.uk Valid until midnight UK time […]
Re-launched due to popular demand, we’ve brought our City Trousers back for 2018. Effortlessly stylish, the City Trousers reimagine the classic, cigarette fit with a minimalist chic flair while a narrow waistband and invisible zip at the back create the ultimate body-slimming silhouette. With easy to insert side pockets and optional side slits at the […]
Our coat has received such an incredible response and we know that many of you will be scouring the fabric shops looking for some gorgeous fabric to make your coat in. We have a serious fashion crush on Charlotte from Noble & Daughter and asked her to make up our coat in the burgundy melange […]
To celebrate the launch of our new sewing pattern, The Gathered Dress, we’ve created this gorgeous limited edition kit. Featuring beautiful fabric that we’ve hand-picked especially, this kit includes everything you’ll need to sew our new pattern The Gathered Dress – Adult We’re so in love with the fabric that we’ve chosen for this kit. […]
We hope you have fallen madly in love with our new pattern, The Coat. To celebrate the launch of our new sewing pattern, we’ve created a limited edition kit featuring beautiful fabric that we’ve hand-picked. This kit includes everything you’ll need to sew your own gorgeous coat. Available in five stunning colours, The Coat Kit […]
We are so excited to showcase the two latest patterns to our sewing pattern range. So, without further ado, let us introduce you to the new Avid Seamstress sewing patterns ready to swing their way to your sewing table. The Coat Inspired by classic tailoring, we’ve created a coat pattern that not only looks fabulous but is […]
We’re so excited to tell you that The Avid Seamstress team will be exhibiting at this year’s Spring Knitting & Stitching Show taking place at Olympia London. From 1-4th March, The Spring Knitting & Stitching show is one of the definitive events for anyone interested in textile-based craft. There will be lots of workshops, demonstrations and […]
Dear Avid Seamstresses We hope you had a good January and have had fun planning your 2018 sewing plans for the year ahead. As you know, we’re in the middle of a very busy and exciting time at the Avid Seamstress HQ with our new sewing patterns set to launch anytime soon. We can’t wait […]
Dear Avid Seamstresses January seems to be off to a flying start and we hope that this month is treating you well. At the end of last year, we hinted that we have some exciting news lined up for 2018. First up, we expanded our team to include our fabulous new member Cait who has joined […]
Wishing you a wonderful festive break. We hope that your holidays are filled with love, family, great food, a glass or two of the bubbly stuff and, of course, spent doing the craft you love. We’re going to put our feet up and dream of all the amazing things we have planned for 2018! You […]
If you’re looking to treat yourself or a special someone who loves sewing, our Raglan sewing kits will be the perfect gift under this year’s Christmas tree. We’ve taken our popular Raglan Dress sewing pattern and paired it with the most sumptuous metallic linen available in three stunning colours; dusky rose, sand and storm. Each […]
It’s December so we think it’s officially safe to say “Christmas Shopping”, but if the thought of traipsing through the shops fills you with dread, then look no further. We’ve made your shopping a little easier this year with the launch of our brand new e-gift cards. If you’re looking to treat a special someone […]
To say we are blown away by your incredible comments celebrating our Anniversary is an understatement. Thank you for taking the time to write why you love The Avid Seamstress patterns – every single comment means the world to us! We want to give something back to you as a thank you, so we’re offering free […]
Hello Avid Seamstresses, We’re in full celebratory mood today because it’s our 2nd anniversary and we want you to celebrate with us. We owe so much of our success to you and your love of our sewing patterns, and we really couldn’t have done it without you. So, there’s a little treat up for grabs. […]
As fun as Christmas is, it’s also a little daunting thinking about what to wear. Whether you’re off to your work party or thinking about the big day itself, it’s always nice to have a new dress with a bit of sparkle. But finding the right dress can be a challenge. Well, fear not Avid […]