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Brava Dress  The Brava Dress pattern includes a dress with 4 hem variations, skirt with 4 hem variations and a crop with 3 hem finishing options. The bodice and skirts... Read more ›

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Gathering doesn't have to be a chore! Inspo team sewist Jenny shows us an easy guide to gathering with mobilon tape (lastin). I love a tiered gathered skirt, but I didn't really... Read more ›

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Your furry BFF deserves a little BOO! too! Tara from Little Pretties Handmade has been making gorgeous spandex-covered dog collars for her dog and has detailed how to make both... Read more ›

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Do you like things a little ruffley? Katy from My China Doll shares her tips and tricks for adding ruffles to the legs of BOO! swimwear.  For a super cute,... Read more ›

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Why should the kids get ALL the lovely outerwear? It's time to sew something warm, snuggly and cosy for yourself. We've compiled the best cardigans, hoodies, and sweaters/jumpers to keep... Read more ›

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Feeling like cosying up in some of our snuggly stretch velvet? We've compiled a list patterns by other designers that work beautifully with our velvet. Pattern: Charlie Bomber JacketDesigner: Jalie PatternsSewist: Marnie from Horris and DeedleBOO!... Read more ›

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It’s your time to shine – or match with your little star! We’ve put together a list of tried and tested ladies dress patterns similar in look to the BOO!... Read more ›

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With the new mandate of mask wearing in Victoria a lot of us have been asked by friends and family if we can help out with sewing up some masks.  One... Read more ›

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By Marnie Durbidge from Horris & Deedle. If you’ve sewn a few spandex items, chances are that you are starting to take note of a few different looking stitches in... Read more ›

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If you love our leggings patterns but are wanting to whip some up in ladies sizing, we have collated a list of the most popular patterns being used by members of our pattern... Read more ›

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By Marnie from Horris & Deedle My daughter has two older brothers and as a result, she’s spent loads of her little life beside rugby fields on cool winter mornings... Read more ›

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By Miss Edee Designs Appliquéing spandex is a fun and easy way to add pictures, shapes or words to your Boo! outfit. You can applique with regular Boo! spandex, sports... Read more ›

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I was recently asked by Echidna Sewing if I wanted to take home one of their brand new Merrylock Overlockers for a test run to see if I liked how it... Read more ›

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Our last school disco was 2 years ago and Holly and I came up with our light up dress idea.  This year she requested something equally as awesome to suit... Read more ›

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Velvet has a nap and is directional. Position pattern pieces so the smooth side of the velvet runs down the body. If you use some one way and some the... Read more ›

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Marnie from Horris and Deedle teaches us how to put our BOO! scraps to good use!Ah - the 80s...perms, teased fringes, massive shoulder pads, hypercolour t-shirts, Wham!, parachute pants, bumbag,... Read more ›

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Tank Dress Mash by Marnie from Horris & Deedle.BOO! Spandex in our house is worn on high rotation by myself and my daughter, especially when the weather is warm. My... Read more ›

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For stretch sewing, use polyester thread in your needles (sewing machine, overlocker and coverstitch) for strength and durability.  If you decide you love sewing stretch fabrics, it is worth investing... Read more ›