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Meeting The Maker - Em Makes & Bakes

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 29th Sep 2016

Meeting The Maker - Em Makes & Bakes

One of our highlights of The Handmade Fair was getting to meet the talented Emma of Em Makes & Bakes fame. She stopped by to show us those cool DIY fabric storage tubs she made using fabric from the P …

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​My Latest Obsession - Modern Hexies!

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 16th Aug 2016

​My Latest Obsession - Modern Hexies!

I have recently had a go at making hexies and as soon as I started I was hooked! Hexies are hand sewn using a traditional method called English paper piecing. They are really simple to make and grea …

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6 Favourite Blueberry Park Makes

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 3rd Aug 2016

6 Favourite Blueberry Park Makes

Blueberry Park is a unique fabric with a wide range of colours. Designed by Karen Lewis, the Blueberry Park fabric features over-printed patterns which gives this collection a slightly-raised, silk …

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It's Official: ​18 – 30 Year Olds Love Sewing!

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 28th Jul 2016

It's Official: ​18 – 30 Year Olds Love Sewing!

Simplicity New Look, the UK’s favourite sewing pattern website, surveyed 1,438 UK consumers and their results show that in the last 12 months roughly 24% of 18 – 30 year olds surveyed have become se …

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GBSB Finalist Wants To Bring Sewing Back To School

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 28th Jul 2016

GBSB Finalist Wants To Bring Sewing Back To School

Jade Earley, of Great British Sewing Bee Series 4 fame, has set up a petition on change.org requesting that skill-based lessons are put back on the curriculum and taught to children in school.“ …

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Pineapple Oven Mitts Tutorial by Rachel Denbow

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 21st Jul 2016

Pineapple Oven Mitts Tutorial by Rachel Denbow

It has been so hot the last few days that it's been the perfect time to relax in the garden with a pina colada. If you enjoy pina coladas then you will love these pineapple oven mitts by Rachel D …

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Find Us at Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair 2016

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 19th Jul 2016

Find Us at Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair 2016

2016 will be the third time Kirstie Allsopp hosts the brilliant Handmade Fair. We attended the Handmade Fair in 2015 and we booked our spot for 2016 immediately after the show because it’s the great …

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Yoga Mat Bag Sewing Tutorial from Mollie Makes

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 6th Jul 2016

Yoga Mat Bag Sewing Tutorial from Mollie Makes

Whether you're tired of holding your yoga mat coiled up under your arm or you're just looking for a convenient way to store your yoga mat when you get home, Mollie Makes has you covered with this  …

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The Fabric Fox - New & Improved!

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 6th May 2016

The Fabric Fox - New & Improved!

Don't worry, you haven't stumbled upon the wrong website - we've just given The Fabric Fox a brand new look. We have a brand new website and a colourful new logo, one that better represents our person …

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Busy Foxes - Girls Animal Dress

Posted by The Fabric Fox on 5th May 2016

Busy Foxes - Girls Animal Dress

It was my little cousin's birthday recently which gave my mum the perfect chance to be a busy fox and get creative on her sewing machine - and here it is!She used a lovely fabric from our range of Sev …

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