Take the Plunge, Make Your Own!Are you ready to take the plunge and make your own swimwear? You are not alone. In the recent Sewing Bee Series 9, Episode 2, the contestants faced up to the challenge and attempted to make their own swimsuit. Although some contestants found the challenge…

Are you ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Look no further than The Sewing Bee Rucksack! There is a fun and functional pattern perfect for beginners and experienced sewers alike. With its spacious main compartment, exterior pockets, and adjustable straps, a rucksack is the perfect accessory…

Sewing Chest has been running for over 25 years now, and the issue of 'size' is one that I receive so many emails about and struggle to answer to make everyone understand.Here at Sewing Chest we have always strived to be inclusive.  We stock the largest range of components to…

We decided to concentrate on getting plenty of bra kits made up this month.  Many are labelled as the black beauty kit, though they will work for may other patterns, particularly the lace version which really has standard bra making contents that suit many patterns.  We always clearly list the…

We stock a range of bra wires and cups, and it is important to establish the correct size and style for the bra you are making. For example a push up wire may appear two sizes smaller in width than the same size full cup wire! This is because a…

The 'Orange' style underwires are used by several USA pattern designers and fit several designs of pattern. Orange Lingerie's Marlborough, Boylston & Fenway; Cloth Habit's Harriet, and The Closet Case Files Sofie Swimsuit, Emerald Erin's Black Beauty.This wire style seems much smaller than most of our range, I suspect it…