Fabric Magpie

We've had seven weeks of hot weather here in the UK, I can't remember the last time we had such a nice summer. All this sunshine has got me in the mood for sewing summer staples.

I recently had the pleasure of pattern testing for the lovely Ana, the brains behind indie pattern company Cocowawa Crafts. I’ve never pattern tested for anyone before and I didn’t know what the pattern was going to be before committing to it, but I love the aesthetic of Ana’s patterns (despite never having made any yet) so I knew I was in good hands.

Are you drawn to pretty fabrics like a magpie is drawn to shiny treasures? Do you collect fabrics and store them away like a little bird preparing for the winter? Then you’re in the right place!   My name’s Boz and I’m fabric obsessed. I love the excitement of finding a new and interesting fabric; the idea that it could be transformed into a beautiful garment, entirely unique to you, is just thrilling. I really want to inspire others to find the same joy I do out of sewing and that’s why I’ve set up Fabric Magpie. I’m stocking a...