by Maeve Fanning | Mar 15, 2019 | Coats, guest blogger, jacket, Winter sewing, Wool
Introducing Dress Fabrics Guest Blogger: Shelley Sewing is my joy, my therapy. My mother was a seamstress and my childhood memories are full of the hum of her sewing machine and the kitchen table being covered by an assortment of fabrics. As I got older she would...
by Maeve Fanning | Jan 14, 2018 | Autumn Sewing, Cashmerette Patterns, Coats, Denim, Ginger Jeans, Grafton Academy, jacket, Jeans, pattern drafting, pdf patterns, Sewing Magazines, Winter sewing
Winter Sewing Progress There’s been a moderately productive few months of sewing recently. I went back to Grafton Academy for a day a week between Halloween and Christmas and had a few projects earmarked for that. I also made a few other basics that were needed...
by Maeve Fanning | Apr 16, 2017 | Autumn Sewing, Coats, Grafton Academy, pattern drafting, sewing classes, twill, Winter sewing
Pattern Drafting Experience at the Grafton Academy, Dublin. Back in November I took a notion and rang the Grafton Academy to find out how their evening / part time classes worked. I always had a dream of attending to learn the secrets of pattern design and to get some...
by Maeve Fanning | Dec 4, 2016 | Cotton sateen, New Fabrics, Special offers, Stripe Jersey, Striped fabric, Sweater Knit Jersey, Viscose Jersey Prints, Winter sewing
High Quality Fabric at Bargain Prices!! Just before we begin – don’t forget that our Cyber Monday Sale ends today!! We are delighted to announce that we have sourced a selection of fabric samples from a high end fashion label. These samples...
by Maeve Fanning | Nov 21, 2016 | Autumn Sewing, Closet Case Patterns, New Fabrics, Sewing Magazines, Softshell Fabric, Viscose Jersey Prints, Winter sewing
Its time I gave you an update on the Sewing News going on here at Dress Fabrics! Recently it’s very hard to get much sewing done – everything else seems to get in the way amazing all the admin work that goes with running this little business. But I...
by Maeve Fanning | Jan 24, 2016 | New Years Sale, Winter sewing
It’s the last week of the January Sale here at Dress Fabrics and there are still lots of bargains left. Just to inspire you we have come up with a few ideas of how you can our sale fabrics. Why not try the Carolyn Pyjamas with our lovely brushed cotton fabric,...
