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Fabric Inspiration

• Our Fabrics Galore Gang’s Favourite Pattern Brands
• Sewn with Love: The Samples that Steal the Show
• How to Make a Tote Bag - The Ideal Beginner Sewing Project
• The UK Quilting Events and Show Calendar
• Inspirational Sewing Podcasts in the UK and Beyond
• Your Most Made Sewing Patterns of the Year
• 7 Winter Nightwear Patterns for Every Skill Level
• Free Sewing Patterns for Fabulous Christmas Gifts
• The Fabrics Galore Guide to Common Fabric Terms
• The Best Children’s Fabrics for Autumn and Winter
• Make Your Perfect Pair: Top Jeans Patterns
• Autumn/Winter 2025 Fashion Trends: Fabrics, Colours, and Patterns for the Home Sewist
• The Great British Sewing Bee Series 11 2025 Round-Up
• 9 Brilliant Blogs to Inspire Your Next Upcycling Sewing Project
• Choosing the Perfect Children’s Curtain Fabrics: Fun & Functional
• Wardrobe Foundation Patterns for Home Sewists
• Questions to Ask When Buying Upholstery Fabric Online
• Top Reasons to be Excited about the Great British Sewing Bee
• The Dressmaker’s Guide to Satin Fabric
• The Best Blouse Patterns
• 10 Questions to Ask About Sustainable Fabric
• How To Select Interfacing Weights for Sewing Projects
• Quick Bank Holiday Sewing Projects: Easy Patterns for Clothes, Accessories & Home Décor
• Our Top Summer Pyjama Patterns
• Using Voile Fabric as a Natural Dress Lining
• Beginner-Friendly Sewing Patterns: Easy Makes for Dressmakers, Quilters & DIY Furnishers
• Ecovero Viscose vs. Regular Viscose: What is the Difference?
• The Best Summer Occasion Dressmaking Patterns
• The Ultimate Curtain Glossary: A Guide for Home Curtain Makers
• Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Trends for Dressmakers
• Easy and Fun Sewing Projects to Do with Children
• The Practical Guide to Choosing Curtain Fabric
• Spring into Style: Interior Trends for 2025
• Quilting Cotton vs. Regular Cotton: What Every Quilter Should Know
• How to Choose the Correct Sewing Machine Needle
• The Best Christmas Sewing TV, Films, Podcasts and Exhibitions
• The Best Pattern Launches of 2024 and Fresh Designs to try in 2025
• Book Recommendations for our Sewing Community
• Quilting for Different Seasons: Seasonal Quilt Projects
• Terrific Trouser Patterns picked by Fabrics Galore
• The Best Patterns for Corduroy Fabric
• DIY Christmas Crafting Gifts
• How to Upcycle a Sewing Project Gone Wrong
• Best Patterns for Brushed Cotton Fabrics
• Crafting Autumn 2024’s Home Interior Trends
• Accessible A/W 2024 Fashion Trends for Dressmakers
• To Pre-Wash or Not to Pre-Wash: Prepping Fabrics for Sewing
• The Latest Cushion Trends for Home Crafters
• The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Sewing with Wool Fabric
• Top 10 Zero Waste Patterns for Beginners
• How to Sew with Denim
• Great British Sewing Bee Series 10, 2024 Round-Up
• The Best Fabrics for Babies and Infants
• How to Sew with Knit Fabrics
• Why Dressmakers Are Crazy for Zadie
• Mastering the Art of Sewing with Broderie Anglaise
• Modern Floral Fabrics in Dressmaking
• A Guide to Quilting Terminology for All Quilters
• 8 Ideas for Enchanting Children’s Bedrooms
• Furnishing Fabric 101: A DIY Guide to Textile Terminology
• A Dressmaker’s Guide to Drape
• A Dressmaker's Guide to Fabric Terminology
• A Comprehensive Guide to Lining Curtains and Blinds
• From Workwear to Rebellion: A History of Jeans
• 5 Easy Home Made Mother's Day Gifts
• Accessible Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion Trends for Dressmakers
• Easy World Book Day Costumes Made with Felt
• Our Best-Selling Designer Fabrics at Fabrics Galore
• DIY Home Interiors Trends Unveiled for 2024
• Enhancing Comfort and Energy Efficiency: A Guide to Thermal Curtain Lining
• Quick and Easy Sweatshirt Patterns to Sew between Christmas and New Year
• A Comprehensive Guide to Sewing with Velvet Fabric
• DIY Fabric Gift Box: A Creative Way to Wrap Your Sewing Gifts
• How to Shop a Fabric Sale
• The Best Children's Sewing Patterns for a Cosy Winter Wardrobe
• Easy Christmas Quilting Projects
• Choosing the Best Patterns and Fabrics for Coats and Jackets
• Christmas Décor Themes for your Home
• Sew the Autumn 2023 Fashion Trends
• The Autumn 2023 Interior Trends to Love
• Zero Waste Fabric: Sustainable Choices for a Greener Future
• Classic Children's Quilt Themes
• How to Sew with Jersey Fabric
• Great British Sewing Bee 2023 Round Up
• Understanding Martindale Ratings and Fire Retardancy Properties: What They Mean & Why They Matter
• Summer 2023 Holiday Outfits – The Best Patterns and Fabrics
• The Best Lightweight Fabrics for Summer
• DIY Father’s Day Gifts Sewn Up
• Fabulous Florals: A Guide to Floral Furnishing Styles
• Flower Power: A Guide to Floral Prints in Dressmaking
• The Best Children's Sewing Patterns for Summer
• 5 Inspirational Women in Sewing
• How to Plan your Coronation Party
• 6 Fashion Trends to Sew for Spring/Summer 2023
• Warm Clothes on a Budget
• The Top Interiors Trends for 2023
• Party Outfit Patterns and Fabric Ideas
• Sustainable Christmas
• Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas
• How Can We Choose Sustainable Fabrics for Our Makes?
• A Guide to Choosing Sustainable Fabric
• Halloween Fancy Dress Ideas
• Sew the Autumn/Winter 2022 Fashion Trends
• A Guide to Sewing with Faux Fur
• 5 Home Furnishing Projects Guaranteed to Keep you Warm this Winter
• A Guide to the Best Trans-seasonal Fabrics and Patterns
• Easy Sewing Projects for the Bank Holiday
• Kids' Craft Ideas and Easy Halloween Makes for the Holidays
• Guide to Wearing and Caring for Linen
• Why is Seersucker such a Great Summer Heatwave Fabric?
• A Guide to Crepe Fabric
• Sew the Summer 2022 Looks
• Great British Sewing Bee 2022 Fabric and Pattern Inspiration
• Our Favourite Frida Kahlo Makes
• Budget Home Decorating Ideas - Upcycling Fabric Scraps
• How to Create Beautiful Patchwork from Fabric Scraps
• How to Create a Sustainable Summer Capsule Wardrobe
• Seven Sustainable Fabrics to Help the Planet
• A Guide to Lining Fabrics
• The History of the T-shirt
• Using Nautical Fabric to Create a Beach Themed Interior
• Easy Fleece Backed Quilts for Babies
• The Best Denim Dress Patterns
• The Best Children's Fabrics for Summer
• Cool Designer Fabrics by Alexander Henry
• Easter Craft Ideas and Outdoor Celebrations
• How to Make a Roman Blind Part 4: Hanging Tutorial
• How to Make a Roman Blind Part 3: Sewing Tutorial
• How to Plan Your Platinum Jubilee Party
• The Best Summer Dressmaking Fabric Ideas
• How to Make a Roman Blind Part 2: Choosing Fabric
• Project Linus UK and Fabrics Galore
• How to Make a Roman Blind Part 1: Measuring Windows
• The Best UK Designer Fabrics for Interiors
• The Key Spring Summer Dressmaking Trends for 2022
• Fancy Dress Ideas for World Book Day
• Going Green: The 2022 Interiors Trend to Transform your Home
• How to Use Brilliant Batik Fabrics in Dressmaking
• A Beginner’s Guide to Corduroy Wales
• Using Alternative Fabrics for Patchwork & Quilting
• Is Wool a Sustainable Fabric Choice?
• The Best Winter Fabrics to Keep us Cosy and Warm
• The Top UK Patchwork Influencers
• How To Wash Different Fabrics
• The Best Licensed Fabrics for Children’s Wear
• A Guide to Choosing Upholstery Fabric
• Hickory Stripe and Denim: From Workwear to Fashion
• Your Complete Guide to Panama Fabric
• The Best Nightwear Fabrics for a Good Night’s Sleep
• A Guide to Waterproof Fabric
• How To Cosy Up Your Home for Winter
• A Complete Guide to Double Gauze
• Children’s Fabric Novelty Prints
• The Most Accessible Autumn 21 Trends for Dressmakers
• A Complete Guide to Calico Fabric
• Children’s Fabric for Back to School Sewing Projects
• Christmas Fabric Projects You Need to Try
• How to Achieve the Cottagecore and English Garden Look
• The Best Fabrics for Modern Patchwork
• What Are The Different Uses of Faux Suede?
• What Fabrics are Suitable for Roller Blinds?
• How To Get The Linen Look
• The Best Fabrics To Up-cycle Your Favourite Furniture Pieces
• How to Choose Sustainable Fabrics
• Why We Love Jungle Themed Fabrics
• Why Are Camouflage Fabrics So Popular?
• Inspirational Women in Fabric
• Uplifting Blues in Your Home Décor?
• Print Clash Fabrics for Dressmaking And Quilting
• Celebrating The Great British Seaside With Fabrics Galore
• The Tie-Dye Trend and The Best Fabrics for Natural Dyes
• What You Should Know About Corduroy Fabric