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The 'Parachute' Spring Trouser Hack
In the early days of running the Modern Sewing Co. I worked on my own, simply creating clothes that I wanted to wear each month. It was a simple business...
January Inspiration Board
2026 has definitely started with full steam ahead as we have so many makes we'd love to share with you! As ever, I've been so delighted to see our designs...
Maker Spotlight: Jade
The 'Damson Madder' Darcy Coat Hack
Winter Studio Diary
High fashion home sewing?
Be Your Own Designer
Curating fabric for the 2026 Capsule Course
Bringing Back Lost Traditions
On community-driven sewing
New Year, New Skills
What are your goals for the new year?
The 2026 Capsule Course
Our 4th Capsule Course is live to enrol until 31st January
2025 Inspiration Board
The makes that made our year
2025 Reflections
A stitch in time
Imperial Measurements
Pattern updates with US measurements and sizing, with US fabric and supply shop recommendations
Celia Pyjamas & Piping Hack
Turning a mistake into a make, using the Celia Dress and Sunday Trackies patterns to make a pyjama set
November Inspiration Board
Stand-out makes from the month of November
Less is More
Why slow sewing comes out on top of fast fashion
Waxed Cotton & Corduroy Darcy Coat
A deep dive into the unlined, short version of the Darcy Coat with contrast fabric detailing
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