As the spooky season approaches, there’s no better time to start crafting your own Halloween costume. Whether you're envisioning an enchanting witch, a timeless vampire, or a whimsical fairy, creating a costume for you or your child allows for personalisation and a unique outfit that won't be the same as anyone else's. With the help of our sewing patterns you can bring your creative ideas to life. Let's explore some of the best patterns available to help you stand out this Halloween. And have a look at our full range of Halloween Costumes to find your perfect outfit. Top Halloween Co ..read more

Kate takes us through her creative process, starting with a deep understanding of color and pattern. Influenced by rustic designs and folk art, she carefully selects colors and shapes to create balanced and timeless pieces. She also emphasizes sustainability by using natural materials and minimizing fabric waste. More ..read more

M&S Dress the Nation starts tonight with ten of Britain's best amateur clothes designers competing to win a dream job as a fashion designer at high street giant M&S ! Hosted by two of the nation’s favourite TV presenters, AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay the brand new sewing series will document the search process from start to finish. Over the course of six episodes, 10 candidates will compete to secure a highly coveted in-house design role working alongside some of the best designers in the industry at M&S’ colleague support centre in Paddington, London. Each week the designers face indi ..read more

Following the wonderful Q&A's we've had with Poppy Treffry and Corinne Young we follow on our guest blogging series with another wonderful textile artist, Suzette Smart. Suzette Smart is a renowned textile artist whose journey into the world of fabric and thread is both inspiring and deeply rooted in personal experience. With a background in Fashion & Textile Design and years of dedication to her craft, Suzette has become a master of storytelling through textiles. Her work is not only a reflection of her technical skills but also of her passion for nature, sustainability, and the art ..read more

As the back-to-school season approaches, it's the perfect time to start thinking about unique, handmade items that can make the return to the classroom a little more special. Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to school supplies or want to create stylish new outfits for your children, sewing offers endless possibilities. At Jaycotts.co.uk, you'll find an extensive range of sewing patterns that cater to every need. Here are some fun and practical back-to-school sewing projects you can start right now! Personalised Pencil Cases A pencil case is a must-have for any student, and what ..read more

  Textile design is more than just a career for Corinne Young; it is a lifelong passion that has shaped her path in the most unexpected ways. In a candid interview, Corinne opens up about her journey, creative process, inspirations, and the challenges she has faced along the way. Can you describe your journey into textile design? What inspired you to choose this career path? I have always been passionate about embroidery. I have a memory of seeing some 17th century stump work caskets in a historic house while on a visit with my mother when I was about 6 or 7. I was immediately drawn to t ..read more

Today, we are thrilled to feature a special guest post from Poppy Treffry, the creative force behind some of the most charming handmade products you'll find in sunny Cornwall. Poppy's products are all about discovering something unique and beautifully made, perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Her quirky creations come directly from her delightful sketches of everyday life in Cornwall. Since founding her company in 2004, Poppy has built a wonderful team of talented ladies from across Cornwall who cut, sew, package, and sell each of her delightful designs. With the help of her trusty 1930 ..read more

      This 100% Organic Cotton from Jaycotts.co.uk could not be more summery. It is cool and fresh and screams out to be made into a cool dress for yourself or a child.  I wanted to pick out one of the colours and add contrast elements and as it happened I had the plain fabric and lining left over from a previous post and they are exactly what wanted.   In this blog post we are going to learn a little bit about pattern matching and I will show you an easy way of sewing a lapped zipper   What usually happens with me is that I choose fabric and pattern c ..read more

  Choosing your iron is as important as choosing your sewing machine. A good sewist will set the ironing board up every time she sits down to sew.  Why is this important?  Put simply if you press every seam and every dart as you sew them you will end up with a far superior garment to one you did not bother to press as you went along. It is the different between Handmade and Homemade . Handmade is special, it is bespoke, and it looks and feels great to wear. A garment which is not put together with care will never look professional.  It stands to reason that your iron must ..read more

 Have you seen the high quality fabrics now on sale at Jaycotts If you haven't then you are missing out.     This fabric is made from 100% Organic cotton , there are many other  fabulous prints on  their website,  but it is the Simplicity  designs I want to show you today and give you some ideas what you can  make with them    This is my interpretation of how to use this fabric. However as I aim my blog at sewing newbies I feel that there are other patterns which would be easier and quicker to sew and would look every bit as good ..read more