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 […]

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’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 […]

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. […]

This year, the sleeve has garnered fashion limelight. From large flounces to exquisite pleats, 2017 has truly been the ‘year of the sleeve’. However, the thought of finding a new dress sewing pattern that features the latest sleeve trend may be a little daunting if not time-consuming, plus you may already have your go-to dress […]