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The Avid Seamstress

Hello. We’re The Avid Seamstress, a London based pattern company dedicated to helping modern women enjoy the art of sewing.

With a dedication to producing quality products with easy-to-follow instructions, we strive to bring together a community of women to empower and inspire each other through sewing.

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It's your turn... we recently gave our newsletter subscribers an amazing offer which we'd now like to share with all the avid seamstresses out there ❤ With summer in full swing, we're giving you a very special discount on our printed sewing patterns so that you can top up your stash to create your own handmade wardrobe. Grab those sewing patterns you've had your eye on with our amazing £4 off every printed sewing pattern summer treat * Head to theavidseamstress.co.uk (or click link in bio) and, once at checkout, enter SUMMERTREAT to redeem Offer ends midnight UK time on Sunday 4 August While stocks last Printed sewing patterns only Cannot be used with any other code To redeem, add the items to the basket and, at the final checkout stage, enter the code which will then be applied to each eligible item.
The Drop Sleeve Top workshop. So much fun learning sooo many skills. Make a gorgeous “Drop Sleeve Top” in this dressmaking workshop. This class will introduce beginners on how to sew a garment together using a sewing machine. Start by learning how to find your size, cut out a sewing pattern, place the pattern onto fabric correctly, transfer pattern notations and cut. You will learn how to sew the garment accurately and have lots of fun creating your own Drop Sleeve Top plus you get to keep the sewing pattern & instruction booklet. The Drop Sleeve Top is a gorgeous top with easy to set in sleeves, a round neckline and loose boxy shape, designed to be easy to put together and fit most shapes. Sizes UK 6- 22. Village Haberdashery - 29 June Forty Hall - 21 September (kit included) Village Haberdashery -  26 October Skills needed:  This workshop is aimed at those have basic sewing skills and have used a sewing machine. This is not a class for absolute beginners. You should be able to thread the sewing machine, wind a bobbin with thread, as well as use the machine to make basic stitches such as a straight stitch. We will help you with more complicated issues such as machine tension. This workshop is perfect for those that haven't created their own garments or would like to create a super, wearable top, picking up great tips along the way. Sewing machines provided or bring your own For more info and to book head to Fortyhallestate.co.uk or Villagehaberdashery.co.uk or email hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk for any questions or links to workshops #thedropsleeve #thedropsleevetop #sew #sewing #sewingclasses #learntosew #imadethis #workshops #sewingworkshops
Love the new Atelier Brunette Granito range - available in Night, Chestnut and Off White ❤ Our popular Blouse sewing kits available in your choice of the 3 colours or treat yourself to the fabric. 100% high-quality viscose / 140cm wide @atelierbrunette
There's some great news for our customers who like to buy their sewing patterns online via ETSY. Our adult printed sewing patterns on now listed on our Etsy store.  If you're based in the US or Canada, you may prefer to buy your sewing patterns this way,  so we hope this helps you. Digital files available in A4 & US Letter - We have now formatted all our adult digital sewing pattern files so that they are available to print on A4 paper and US letter paper. Free UK delivery & reduced worldwide delivery treat - As an introductory launch of our printed sewing patterns on Etsy, we are offering free UK delivery and only £2.68 delivery everywhere else (there may be an additional small amount for more than 1 purchased worldwide). * offer ends Sunday 9 June - midnight UK time www.etsy.com/uk/shop/avidseamstress or via link in profile If you have any questions in regard to buying from The Avid Seamstress Etsy page, don't hesitate to contact us at hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk

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  • The Shift Dress
  • The A-Line Dress – Info & Tutorial
  • The Raglan Adult – Info & Tutorial
  • The Day Dress – Info & Tutorial
  • The Sheath Dress – Info & Tutorial
  • The Raglan Dress – Info & Tutorial
  • The Gathered Dress
  • The City Trousers – Info & Tutorial
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It's your turn... we recently gave our newsletter subscribers an amazing offer which we'd now like to share with all the avid seamstresses out there ❤ With summer in full swing, we're giving you a very special discount on our printed sewing patterns so that you can top up your stash to create your own handmade wardrobe. Grab those sewing patterns you've had your eye on with our amazing £4 off every printed sewing pattern summer treat * Head to theavidseamstress.co.uk (or click link in bio) and, once at checkout, enter SUMMERTREAT to redeem Offer ends midnight UK time on Sunday 4 August While stocks last Printed sewing patterns only Cannot be used with any other code To redeem, add the items to the basket and, at the final checkout stage, enter the code which will then be applied to each eligible item.
The Drop Sleeve Top workshop. So much fun learning sooo many skills. Make a gorgeous “Drop Sleeve Top” in this dressmaking workshop. This class will introduce beginners on how to sew a garment together using a sewing machine. Start by learning how to find your size, cut out a sewing pattern, place the pattern onto fabric correctly, transfer pattern notations and cut. You will learn how to sew the garment accurately and have lots of fun creating your own Drop Sleeve Top plus you get to keep the sewing pattern & instruction booklet. The Drop Sleeve Top is a gorgeous top with easy to set in sleeves, a round neckline and loose boxy shape, designed to be easy to put together and fit most shapes. Sizes UK 6- 22. Village Haberdashery - 29 June Forty Hall - 21 September (kit included) Village Haberdashery -  26 October Skills needed:  This workshop is aimed at those have basic sewing skills and have used a sewing machine. This is not a class for absolute beginners. You should be able to thread the sewing machine, wind a bobbin with thread, as well as use the machine to make basic stitches such as a straight stitch. We will help you with more complicated issues such as machine tension. This workshop is perfect for those that haven't created their own garments or would like to create a super, wearable top, picking up great tips along the way. Sewing machines provided or bring your own For more info and to book head to Fortyhallestate.co.uk or Villagehaberdashery.co.uk or email hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk for any questions or links to workshops #thedropsleeve #thedropsleevetop #sew #sewing #sewingclasses #learntosew #imadethis #workshops #sewingworkshops
Love the new Atelier Brunette Granito range - available in Night, Chestnut and Off White ❤ Our popular Blouse sewing kits available in your choice of the 3 colours or treat yourself to the fabric. 100% high-quality viscose / 140cm wide @atelierbrunette
There's some great news for our customers who like to buy their sewing patterns online via ETSY. Our adult printed sewing patterns on now listed on our Etsy store.  If you're based in the US or Canada, you may prefer to buy your sewing patterns this way,  so we hope this helps you. Digital files available in A4 & US Letter - We have now formatted all our adult digital sewing pattern files so that they are available to print on A4 paper and US letter paper. Free UK delivery & reduced worldwide delivery treat - As an introductory launch of our printed sewing patterns on Etsy, we are offering free UK delivery and only £2.68 delivery everywhere else (there may be an additional small amount for more than 1 purchased worldwide). * offer ends Sunday 9 June - midnight UK time www.etsy.com/uk/shop/avidseamstress or via link in profile If you have any questions in regard to buying from The Avid Seamstress Etsy page, don't hesitate to contact us at hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk
On The Sun Dress you could understitch the bodice facing if you find it easier than turning under the seam allowance. Overlock the edge or add some funky binding to the facing edge ❤ #enjoysewing #thesundress #sundress #sew #sewing #imadethis
I decided to make The Sun Dress in this gorgeous mono stripe and am loving it already. This cloth is so beautiful and feels so soft in your hands. Don't you love the feeling of creating something? ❤ #thesundress #sundress #sundressstyle #imadethis #sew #sewing

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