Why make your own clothes?
I'm often asked why so many ladies (sorry, that is a bi [...]
Open Day 15 April 2017
You are invited to our Open Day on 15 April, 10am-4pm. [...]
Elna sewing machines – overlockers too!
Elna overlocker and sewing machine demonstrations with [...]
How to thread a needle
If you struggle to thread your needle remember, put the [...]
I have no artistic skills…….
Shapes from Victorian roof replicated in paper and rep [...]
Yves Saint Laurent at Bowes Museum
I first came across the wonderful Bowes Museum in Barna [...]
Vogue Patterns – V1236 review
I have been working on a few new items for my summer wa [...]
Hull Art College in the 1950’s
We always welcome visitors to classes and recently were [...]
The Great British Sewing Bee
After a nail biting finale, the culmination of 6 weeks [...]
Pattern Review – Vogue 1410, the class ‘mad’ dress
While we love making our own patterns here at Jane Whit [...]