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  It’s week seven of the Sewing Bee! This week we move on from recycling garments to Winter week. For episode seven we have put our detective hats on to discover the sewing patterns from independent designers and commercial pattern houses used in The Great British Sewing Bee TV show. The patterns below are all matches or inspired by the designs used in the seventh episode of the Great British Sewing bee series 7. If you haven’t already seen our ultimate guide to the Sewing Bee page do take a look. Unfortunately at the end of episode six we said goodbye to Adeena after...

My stylist — the sweetest soul from Venezuela — nodded enthusiastically and then, his shears just inches from my hair, paused. “Are you ready for this change?” he asked. “Yes,” I replied, as though being asked whether the seat next to me was vacant. That is – unthinkingly, and without inflection. “No,” he said, and my head snapped up. “Are you ready for this change?!”, issuing a noticeable crescendo in his sweet-tempered voice. I paused. It was as though the universe was speaking directly to me as I barrel towards a season of change. A Magpie reader’s words materialized, as...

It’s time for a long weekend filled with the best Memorial Day sales. Nordstrom Rack, the bargain retailer that gets funneled top-notch goods from Nordstrom, is already known for its discounts on big-name brands — but, in the name of the summer-kick-off occasion, it's slashing prices even further. From now through May 31 as part of its major Clear The Rack Sale event, Nordstrom Rack is offering an extra 25% off its entire clearance selection. This means fashion deals on reader-favorite brands from Nike to Madewell, Dyson, and Everlane are going to be all the way up to 97% off...

s The world of professional services has long relied on contractors to fill in for assignments and projects that might not be a part of the course of daily work, but are essential work nonetheless. Today, a startup that’s built a marketplace to make it easier for freelance developers, designers and others with technical skills with those job opportunities is announcing a significant round of funding to expand its business. Malt, which provides a way for developers, data scientists, designers, project managers and others working in related fields to connect with fixed-term job opportunities in their fields, has picked up...

ss Vendor: Noralee Type: Dress Price: 82.00 Our new Birdie dress features a smocked bodice with ruffle straps and flowy, layered skirt.