Hello and welcome to Sewgirl website and blog, my name is Fiona Hesford and am passionate about teaching everyone on the planet to sew! I’m based in sunny Worthing on the South coast of England, with my husband Marko and cat Madame Mabelline.
My children are all grown up now and fled the nest, so I devote my time to teaching sewing, writing projects for magazines, appearing on TV craft channels and producing patterns and kits under the Sewgirl brand.
I like to design clothing that I wear myself everyday, in fact I rarely buy clothes from shops anymore. Wearing something that you have made yourself is very satisfying, obviously, it takes a bit of practise, and you get better the more that you do, but choosing the fabric and the pattern style, means you have something totally unique to you. Its a way of discovering yourself.
This blog and website, is a place dedicated to show you, with clear photos and text, how to make Sewgirl patterns, along with pattern hacks, tutorial films and fabric suggestions. Think of it as a helping hand to assist you along your sewing path. By the way, if you subscribe to this blog, you will be notified whenever I post something like a new pattern, technique tutorial or info.
Whether you have been to one of my workshops or have bought a pattern, this blog aims to help you through sewing process to make your experience hassle free.
If you would like to purchase one of my patterns, please click the link below which will take you to the Etsy shop. Happy sewing ! X Fiona
Hi. I have the pattern for your ‘Himari’ dress that I am finally getting around to making. (Downloaded from Love Sewing a while ago). But, I cannot find the instructions. Who knows what I did with the magazine. Would it be possible to get a copy of the instructions still? If not, did the neck facings have interfacing attached, as although it is not marked on the pattern to cut them in an interfacing, I have come across patterns before where it states it in the instructions only. This would be a big help with making sure I get the construction right. Your help is very much appreciated. Love your designs by the way. 😁
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Oh thank you. Yes no probs I’ll send to you. Could you email me, then I can forward you a file. my address is
fionahesford@yahoo.co.uk
I love the Himari dress btw and will definitely bring it into my collection eventually.
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Shelley did you still want the instructions for Himari? I didn’t hear from you. If you email me I can send you a file x Fiona
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Hi I have just got a the Summer tunic patten from my friend she has lost the instruction is it possible for you to send them to me please. I have got it all cut out just waiting to sew it up. Thanks in advance
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Is this the Love Sewing magazine one?
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Yes it is
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Hello
thanks for getting in touch, I’m afraid this project is from quite a few years ago and I don’t have access to the info you need. could you possibly measure the pattern or make up a practise garment. Sorry I can’t be of more help best wishes Fiona at Sewgirl
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