Ethical and sustainable sewing shops around the world - online and in-store

Hello, I'm Sarah
I run The Sewing Retreat and here you'll find out more about ethical sewing, pattern cutting and everything related

Grab a cup of tea and come and join me




- Jan 10, 2022
How to sew a shirt - A step by step guide and easy to follow video tutorials


- Nov 18, 2021
Sewing Equipment - Our recommendations for sewing machines, notions, furniture and more


- Oct 6, 2021
How to draft and sew an all-in-one facing - The burrito method


- Aug 4, 2021
What is an overlocker/serger and what can they do?

- Apr 26, 2021
Sewing and pattern cutting terms, annotations and symbols


- Feb 25, 2021
5 pro tips for creating perfectly fitting clothes - Part 3/3


- Feb 12, 2021
How to begin working with pattern blocks - The basics of pattern cutting - Part 2/3


- Jan 27, 2021
The one thing you need to know to upgrade your sewing game - Part 1/3


- Jan 12, 2021
What do you need to start designing your own sewing patterns?

- Dec 1, 2020
4 fun and simple ethical Christmas sewing makes


- Oct 12, 2020
How to design and make your own clothes - Sewing- Part 4/4


- Oct 7, 2020
How to design and make your own clothes - Toiles- Part 3/4


- Sep 20, 2020
How to design and make your own clothes - Pattern Cutting - Part 2/4

- Aug 21, 2020
How to design and start making your own clothes - Designing - Part 1/4


- Jun 10, 2020
Natural fabric dyeing with avocados and bamboo silk


- Jun 9, 2020
Book review - Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas - An insight into the fashion industry


- Jun 9, 2020
Book Review - Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich


- Jun 9, 2020
Book review - The Fashionary Womens A5 Sketchbook for quick and easy fashion design


- Jun 9, 2020
Book Review - The Pattern Magic book series by Tomoko Nakamichi