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10 Gifts to Sew this Christmas - 2025 Edition
10 Perfect Gifts to Sew This Christmas Itβs that festive time of year again and that means our annual round-up of handmade gift ideas is...
Sew a zero-waste tote bag with 50cm of Marimekko Fabric
This is a really fun and easy sewing project. It's perfect for beginners or anyone who is keen to sew a quick gift. Marimekko is...
A HANDY GUIDE TO SEWING WITH DENIM
Denim is one of those classic fabrics we all know and love... but if youβve ever sewn with it, youβll know not all denims are...
Gorgeous Makes With Our New Johanna Ralph Fabrics
It's no secret we love a bold print here at MaaiDesign, and we are forever on the search for elegant, yet interesting prints that our...
Why I made three Ressac Sweatshirts - a pattern by Maison Fauve
You know when a sewing pattern catches your eye and you have to make it right away? Thatβs what happened when I saw the Ressac...
5 Jumpers We Love This Winter
5 Favourite Sweater Patterns for WinterAs the chill sets in, it's time to sew something warm and wonderful. Weβve rounded up five of our all-time...
How to work with boiled wool for sewing that perfect winter coat
Are you looking to sew with boiled wool this winter?Β This post debunks several myths around working with boiled wool by drawing on the knowledge...
5 PANT PATTERNS FOR BEGINNER SEWISTS
We hear it all the time... pants can feel intimidating for beginner sewists. But weβre here to say, it doesnβt have to be that way!Β ...
The Artist Collection Drop 2
Meet our newest Artist Collection fabrics by Myriam Van Nesteβplayful prints turned into beautiful handmade outfits by our clever sewing community.