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05/06/2026

If you’re coming to the Open Studios this weekend, here’s how to get to me once you’re at

I’m in Unit 0 - studio 211 and I’ll be there from 12-4pm.

I hope to see you there!

04/06/2026

NEW FABRIC ALERT 📣

A brand NEW drop of fabrics have just landed and they're perfect for now - cotton gingham checks, floaty viscoses and some statement prints to add the wow factor!

All under the 'New In' tab on the website.

Happy sewing xx

03/06/2026

Happy launch day to for their newest sewing pattern Leah. It's a top and dress, and comes with so many options that I couldn't resist stocking it and sewing one up for the launch.

There are 4 different lengths, optional side ties, and your fabric choice will give you either full swish, or a little more structure. I've made mine in our Esmerelda viscose and made the tiered midi-dress version (which is more 'maxi' on me as I forgot to shorten it).

It's a fairly simple sew - it has bias bound neckline and armholes, which is the trickiest bit - but otherwise it's a really satisfying make. My only gripe... pockets. The pattern doesn't come with them but they're very easy to add. (Tilly has free inseam pocket pattern pieces and tutorial on her website.) However I forgot to measure where they should go. So I have made them for someone with Mr Tickle length arms. The top of the pocket is probably at my finger tips. I'm a nitwit.

I can officially say I'll be living in this dress over summer and I've got plans for my next one.

Happy sewing

Tanya xx

02/06/2026

I've always had a soft spot for art history of the 20th century. I was aware of Salvador Dalì and his lobster telephone, but I only became aware of Elsa Schiaparelli's lobster dress recently. It was a collaboration between her and Dalì, made for Wallis Simpson in the late 1930s and has a huge lobster, rather provocatively, at the front (swipe for pic).

Anyway, to cut a long story short - this fabric is absolutely of that vein. Those lobsters are statement size and I'm completely here for it. It's on a flowing viscose which looks like it has a slubby texture to the cloth. I'm thinking garments with large panels would be fantastic, like the Fibre Mood Alix skirt. Or the Named Patterns suvi caftan.

Happy sewing

xx

01/06/2026

Happy start of June! It's a bumper month for me - Open Days, Thread Festival and new products to name a few. But also, some would say MORE importantly, it's the start of hosted by Check out my stories on how to enter - I'm hoping to join in this month.

I'm sponsoring again this year - there's a £25 voucher up for grabs plus I'm giving away 3 packs of Feeling Fruity labels. Above is a little selection of our fruit-themed fabrics and haberdashery and more is on it's way this week.

Happy sewing!!

xx

20/05/2026

We had a drop of NEW fabrics at the weekend. And this lemony beauty was one of them. It’s a gorgeous viscose and perfect if you’ll be joining in with this year, hosted by

It’s ideal for floaty tops and drapey dresses - I think it’s a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe!!

Happy sewing xx

19/05/2026

✨GIVEAWAY TIME✨

I'm delighted to have a pair of tickets to 'Thread... a festival of textiles' to giveaway. 🙌 Thread takes place at on 12th & 13th June. The ticket giveaway is for Friday entry tickets only. I'll be located in the Tindle studio, alongside some fabulous indie sewing and craft businesses. It's honestly a brilliant festival and a fantastic day out.

To enter into the giveaway:
- Like this post
- Follow on Instagram
- For an extra entry, tag a friend. You can enter as many times as you like.

Good luck!!

Tanya xx

This giveaway closes on Monday 11:59pm BST 25th May 2026. One lucky winner will be contacted via DM from this account. (This giveaway has no affiliation with Instagram.)

18/05/2026

We had a big drop of new fabrics launch yesterday, which has kept me busy in the studio today cutting orders! Thank you so much. This fabric has proved a favourite - it's a cotton poplin by Karina+Kind called "Bush Fanfare". (If those parrots are half as loud as the parakeets in South East London, then it's very aptly titled!)

It's a cotton poplin, so a little stiffer in handle than our previous Karina+Kind sateen. It will hold a puff sleeve or a pleat really well. I'm all about leaning into the statement with this fabric so a simply silhouette would work really well. Something like the Atelier Brunette la robe zippée or la robe flare would both work really well with a statement print.

Happy sewing xx

17/05/2026

It's been a hot minute since we had a drop but... NEW fabric has just landed on the website, including an utterly fabulous range of Karina+Kind cottons. Plus we've got some statement prints, viscoses, cotton seersuckers, railroad denims and more...

All can be found in the 'New In' tab on the website. Link is in bio.

Run don't walk!

Happy sewing xx

15/05/2026

Save the date! I'm having an Open Studios on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, 11-5pm.

If you don't know, Bornella Fabrics and are both run from studios in the complex. Once a year Thames Side studios run an Open Studios event when the whole site and studio holders open their doors to the public. There are makers of all types on site: artists, potters, jewellers, wood work, leathercraft, sculptors, textile art, dressmaking and so much more. You can walk around the site, meet the makers, get inspired and find . It's a genuinely interesting day out!

Come and visit Bornella Fabrics HQ and Ethel & Joan and say hi! You can find me at Unit 0 - Studio 211, and Louise in Until ) - Studio 111. Hopefully see you there!

Happy sewing,

Tanya xx

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