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New Term, New Project: Creating a Corset Inspired by Vivienne Westwood’s 1990s Portrait Corset

Jan 09, 2025

This term, I’m excited to dive into a new project with some of our Make Spot Sewers that takes me back to my own days studying contour fashion. We’ll be working on creating a corset, and I’m drawing inspiration from Vivienne Westwood’s iconic 1990s Portrait Corset.

mood board of breton tops by the make spot

The Timeless Breton Top: From Sailors to Style Icons

Aug 20, 2024

It’s hard to miss the effortless elegance of the Princess of Wales, especially when she steps out in her favourite Breton top. Did you spot her wearing one in her video congratulating Team GB after the Olympics? This classic striped shirt has become a go-to in her wardrobe, proving that its appeal transcends centuries and fashion trends.

free motion embroidered flowers made at the make spot

The Evolution of My Free-Motion Embroidery Journey

Jul 04, 2024

In 1998, during my teaching practice, I stumbled upon the captivating art of free-motion embroidery.

A bold and beautiful Lady McElroy fabric

Lledaenu Llawenydd Ffabrig Ledled y Byd: Mae gan ein Hystod o Ryddid wedi'i Curadu, Lady McElroy, a Dashwood Fabrics Adenydd

Dec 06, 2023

Roeddem am gymryd eiliad i ddiolch i'n cwsmeriaid nad ydynt yn cael y cyfle i ymweld â'n stiwdio a chymryd rhan yn ein gweithdai a'n dosbarthiadau. Mae bob amser yn bleser pan fyddwn yn derbyn archebion ffabrig o leoedd yn y byd rydyn ni'n caru neu ddim ond wedi breuddwydio am ymweld - o Ganada ac UDA i Awstralia a thu hwnt, neu'n nes adref yn Ewrop, rydyn ni wedi cludo ffabrigau arbennig i gwsmeriaid ledled y byd.