The Sewing Room by Bishy Barnababes

After all my great intentions to record podcasts regularly, life still gets in the way! I recorded this podcast in February but it’s now April before I even get the blog post up. I was aiming for a podcast every two week but at the moment I’m not even managing once a month. As I […]

Can’t believe it’s so long since I last recorded a podcast – time just flies! This episode I chat about why I had to make two nativity costumes for my daughter, other Christmas sewing (both the good and bad) and rotary cutters.   This episode: Nativity costume – this year as Mary     Last […]

The weather has definitely turned Autumnal and is perfect to snuggle down in the sewing room and make a coat or two. This episode, I review one of these coats, an animal coat that can be made using recycled blankets, chat about what’s been keeping me from podcasting and a household item that gets used […]

I’m sorry it’s been longer than between episode than I would have liked – the summer has been crazy busy but hopefully I can now get back to fortnightly episodes! Today I chat about the latest Bishy Barnababe news (or lack of), wonder clips and why I love them and a pattern that made my […]

On today’s podcast I explain why I didn’t release a podcast last week, chat about things I’ve been making for daughter, including felt play pasta and shorts, as well as the when I’ve used pinking sheers and their general uses.  This episode: Felt play pasta tutorial Pinking sheers – please let me have your recommendations […]

Join me today as I chat about the strike off I’ve been sewing for Second Star Fabrics. I share about the favourite features of my new sewing machine, including the thread cutter, and also the latest Bishy Barnababes news. This episode: Second Star Fabric – Custom Knits UK Facebook group,  Second Star Fabric website – round 5 closes 10th […]

Today I explain why Bishy Barnababes has been a bit quiet recently and what I’ve had to be spending my time doing – getting my house ready to sell! I discuss my favourite method for dealing with the thread tails left when overlocking/serging and my favourite type of needle to use. I also share something […]

Join me as I chat about the latest Bishy Barnababes free-motion applique patterns and the Swhetty Betties Designer Pairs challenge. I explain how I’m getting on with my coverstitch and the differences between this and a sewing machine or overlocker/serger, and of course what I’ve been sewing in my Sewing Room! Use coupon code BOYTHINGSPC […]

In today’s episode I share with you more about the latest Bishy Barnababes pattern releases – more free-motion appliqué, the difference between interfacing and stabilizer and what I’ve been sewing in my sewing room!     This episode: Bishy Barnababes Etsy shop – Mermaid Millie, Princess Paige, Fairy Fiona and Cool As Ice free-motion appliqué patterns […]

In this episode, a very exciting delivery interrupts the podcast – my new sewing machine and coverstitch! I chat about which machines I’ve bought and why,  the latest Bishy Barnababes pattern – the Ballerina Briony free-motion appliqué (FMA) – the essential foot for FMA and what I’ve been sewing in my sewing room! This episode: […]

I’m pleased to get the next episode of the podcast out to you, after hopefully the last of the website problems. This episode I share about the latest Bishy Barnababes testing (free-motion appliqué), a little about my fabric addiction and another favourite product (Kam snaps) that can also be addicting to collect, and of course […]

After a longer break from the podcast than I had wanted, due to website sagas, I am excited to share the latest Bishy Barnababes pattern – the Cuddly Carrier – and a great tool that makes turning the straps a breeze. I tell the story of the website saga and share what I’ve been making […]

Today’s podcast is a little different – recorded over several sessions, it tracks the progress of the Easter Bunny Puppet Purse sew-along, from behind the scenes preparations to what went on in the Bishy Barnababes Patterns Facebook group. Find out what I use for pattern weights (not as exciting as some I’m sure – let me […]

Join me today as I chat about the exciting, upcoming Easter Bunny sew-along, my new website, an essential pieces of sewing equipment – the seam ripper, and finally, what I’m making in the sewing room. This episode: Animal Puppet Purse – to join in the Easter Bunny sew-along Bishy Barnababes Patterns Facebook group Pumpkin and Bunny Patterns […]

Join me today as I introduce myself and my sewing journey, share the inspiration for Bishy Barnababes and the latest pattern release, give an insider look into pattern testing, and finally, what I’m making in the sewing room. This episode: Bishy Barnababes Patterns Facebook group Prairie Petticoat and Skirt – latest pattern released Mandy K […]