Autumn Studio Diary
The weekend long read. It has been a creative couple of weeks in the studio with new ideas being developed while simultaneously tying up some lengthy projects. There are always...
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Maker Spotlight: Christina
Featuring: @calexan__ This month's Maker Spotlight features Christina who's been on my radar since the early days of launching Modern Sewing Co.. If I really dig back into my memory...
Pattern Update: The Darcy Coat
New shorter length is now available! The Darcy Coat has had a fresh new pattern update! I love the Darcy Coat for its endless varieties and opportunities to turn it...
September Inspiration Board
Wonderful makes from the month of September Header image: @pernilleboegh | Darcy Coat I'm putting this months inspiration board together on rainy Friday morning. My socks are drying on the heater...
Sewing is Learning
The weekend long read. A few weeks ago I was re-writing the new ‘About Us’ page for the website and reflecting on how I started this business. It’s a funny...
August Inspiration Board
Header image: @hrlmakes | Sienna Dress Wonderful makes from the month of August And just like that, it's the end of summer...! I personally love the change of season from summer to...
Inspiration Board: 6 Month Capsule
Anna's Over Shirt - Chicago The Weekend Long Read This month’s inspiration board is a little different… I thought I’d share some of the wonderful makes that have been posted on...
My 6 Month Capsule
The weekend long read. If you’ve been following us for a while you might have seen that we launched a 6 Month Capsule Course back in January. Following from an...
The Spring Shorts Hack Guide
The weekend long read. In preparation for a British heatwave that hasn't yet arrived I've made a summery pair of shorts using the Spring Trouser pattern as a base. London...
Introducing: The Racer Vest
I’m so excited to share our newest pattern with you… the Racer Vest! This one is a bit of a surprise launch. I usually plan my launches months in advance but...
June Inspiration Board
@rachelsalenius | Frida Shirt Is it just me or are the boards getting better and better? I love June's makes! So many of you are absolutely throwing yourselves into sewing and...
Maker Spotlight: Rebecca
Makes by @beccalgood It's time for a Maker Spotlight again! I love putting these emails together and seeing how many wonderful garments one person can make. And in Rebecca's case,...
DEEP DIVE: Spring Trousers
The weekend long read. Here in the UK we’re slowly warming up to summer. The winter woolies have been stuffed into storage and we're welcoming… the summer wardrobe! There are...
Maker Spotlight: The Social Fabric
The weekend long read. It's been a while since I did a 'Maker Spotlight' newsletter. Previous examples include Emelie's Capsule Wardrobe and The Perfect Two-Piece. I'd like to make this a more regular...
May Inspiration Board
@pernilleboegh | Darcy Coat It's a bumper month for May! Thanks to 'Me Made May' - the month where people share their handmade outfits on instagram - there are so many...
Introducing: The Sienna Dress
Phew…! It’s here! It's a pleasure to introduce you to the Sienna Dress, our newest design to join the Modern Sewing Co. range. I’ve been working to get this pattern...
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