GBSB Ep4 Inspiration: Mexico Week
Colour, embroidery and bold details inspired our favourite fabrics, trims and patterns from episode 4 Mexico Week of the Sewing Bee.
New dressmaking fabrics are arriving weekly, often in limited quantities. Shop the latest deadstock finds and everyday favourites - plus new sewing patterns.
Tessuti - Grazia Culottes Sewing Pattern (UK 6-22)
High-rise pull-on culottes with wide cropped legs, inseam pockets and an elasticated back waist.
Maven - The Portland Shorts Sewing Pattern
An easy shorts pattern with two elasticated waist options, in seam pockets and a sporty curved hem.
Style Arc - Yvette Woven Dress Pattern (UK 4-16)
Calf length A line woven dress pattern with asymmetrical panels, two sleeve options and pockets.
Tessuti - Zoey Slipover Sewing Pattern (UK 6-22)
A boxy pull-on layering vest with a rolled collar, raglan sleeves and contemporary raw edges.
Lightweight fabrics perfect for summer dresses, from cotton lawn to floaty viscose
Black polyester cotton open knit for beach cover ups, evening layers and elegant summer styling.
Castaway Crochet - Sand
Light beige polyester cotton crochet knit, ideal for beach cover ups and relaxed summer garments.
Castaway Crochet - Pink
Bright raspberry pink polyester cotton crochet knit for beachwear, layering and standout summer styles.
Soft ecru cotton blend open weave knit, perfect for beach cover ups and relaxed layering pieces.
Fresh modern dress patterns to inspire your makes
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