DIY Pattern Weights

I do a lot of fabric cutting using a mat and rotary cutter. I have never owned proper pattern weights, and generally use anything handy - mostly food tins.  I've been looking at some tutorials on Pinterest for DIY pattern weights and decided I need to make some. My favourite ones are made with metal washers. I considered wrapping them...

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The Great British Sewing Bee - Week Six Recap

We head into week five - Activewear Week - with five contestants left. We have arrived at the quarter final.  The five sewers left have all had good and bad challenges.  I don't feel like one stands out as the most likely winner, and I'd be fairly happy to see any combination of the three in the final. SPOILER ALERT!  I...

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