Sustainable Sewing

Introducing the Press Ladies Waistcoat Pattern

By Julia Claridge | September 6, 2025
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I’m so excited to introduce the latest addition to the Bobbins and Buttons sewing pattern range—the Press Waistcoat! This design actually started life when I had a small piece of beautiful wool fabric leftover from a project. It wasn’t right for a bag, and it was too small for most garments, but it turned out…

Free zipper pouch sewing pattern download

By Julia Claridge | July 4, 2024
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If you’re looking for a free zipper pouch sewing pattern, you’re in the right place! Get the download, watch the video tutorial, and you’ve got it made.

The story of a jacket made from scraps

By Julia Claridge | June 7, 2024
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The scrap jacket started life as an idea in September 2021 and I completed it May 2024. The initial idea was to make something beautiful from all the scraps that build up in my sewing studio. The other important part of the plan was to sew slowly. I committed to document the progress on social…

Free backpack sewing pattern and video tutorial

By Julia Claridge | September 1, 2023
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I designed and made this free backpack sewing pattern ahead of the school summer holidays. It was brilliant for carrying everything I needed on a day out.

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