Search Press Art and Craft Books

19/09/2026

🎄🎁We may not yet hear sleighbells ringing, but it always pays to get ahead of the Christmas shopping mayhem!

That's why this year the Half Yard Sewing Club has curated the bumper Search Press Christmas Gift Guide!

Packed with 8 pages of festive favourites and brand-new bestsellers, this little guide packs a very merry punch!

📩Download the guide at https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/the-search-press-x-half-yard-sewing-club-christmas-gift-guide

💸What's more is that all Half Yard Sewing Club members receive 30% OFF all books at www.searchpress.com, and you can join them! The Half Yard Sewing Club is a friendly online sewing community, packed with monthly tutorials, livestreams and downloads.

🔑You could unlock all of this for FREE today with the latest 14-day trial. Just use code BOOKS14 when you sign up at www.halfyardsewingclub.com/register

17/09/2026

🪡✨Got scraps of your favourite dressmaking fabrics that you don't know what to to with?

Kimberley Hind, author of The Pattern-Free Wardrobe, has created, not one, not two, but THREE stash-busting projects, available now on Bookmarked for FREE!

👜Make the most of every piece while creating something beautiful and practical with this lined tote bag.

🎁Stitch a patchwork drawstring pouch perfect for storing cosmetics or using as a reusable gift bag!

🖼️Showcase your favourite prints around the home with this beginner-friendly envelope back pillow cover.

📩📩📩Download them all at https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/free-project-3-stash-busting-accessories-from-the-pattern-free-wardrobe

14/09/2026

📣Got a question for textile artist Aitor Saraiba?📣

We'll have the privilege of hosting Aitor at Search Press HQ in October for what's sure to be a fascinating interview with quilting icon Carolyn Forster!

But as well as our own burning questions we want to know what you're dying to ask this fabulous maker.

👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻Drop your questions in the comments below!

12/09/2026

👖📏Want to know how to get the perfect fit? Learn how to adjust your shorts or trouser patterns with author of 'The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking', Julia Hincks!

Julia's 'The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking' showcases a loose-fitting shorts pattern that can be adapted into a flowy pair of trousers. Super simple and with an elasticated waist, they can be worn day or night, depending on your fabric choice. Make them in a brushed cotton for cozy pyjamas or make them in a light-weight fabric such as cotton lawn or linen for a daytime look.

The our quick guide will demonstrate how to alter your patterns to create a more bespoke fit!

👗🛒Haven't grabbed a copy of the book yet? Use code DRESSNOW at www.searchpress.com for 25% OFF* The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking and all dressmaking books!

📩📩📩Download the guide for free at https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/quick-guide-altering-your-shorts-or-trouser-pattern-with-the-beginners-guide-to-dressmaking

*Terms & Conditions: 25% off only valid on full-priced items at www.searchpress.com. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 11.59pm on 15th September 2026. UK customers only.

11/09/2026

Join the lovely team at Gemporia TV on Tuesday 15th September at 8am for a very special show featuring a variety of our origami books! 💐🌵

Each title in this show is unique; there are some with origami papers included, some with themed projects, but all with a stunning collection of projects to choose from! Join in on Tuesday and hear all about them. ☺️

Tune in:
📺www.gemporia.com
📺Freeview: 45
📺Sky: 665
📺Virgin Media: 755
📺Or LIVE on the app!


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10/09/2026

🪡The possibilities are endless! Learn how to adapt the vest or top pattern from 'The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking' into this gorgeous dress!🧵

The beauty of sewing your own clothes is that often, patterns can be adapted to suit your unique style. In this project author and dressmaker Julia Hincks walks you through how to adapt the vest or top pattern featured in her book, to create this fabulously easy-to-make dress!

📖🛒Haven't grabbed a copy of the book yet? Use code DRESSNOW at www.searchpress.com for 25% OFF* 'The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking' and all dressmaking books!

📩📩📩Download the project for free at https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/free-project-sew-this-dress-from-the-beginners-guide-to-dressmaking

*Terms & Conditions: 25% off only valid on full-priced items here. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 11.59pm on 15th September 2026. UK customers only.📩

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

A little Christmas treat, just for our members! 🎁

Inside the latest magazine, you’ll find our bonus Christmas Book mag – packed with fabulous sewing reads, special discounts and a few prizes along the way.

Download your copy here: https://halfyardsewingclub.com/blog/half-yard-sewing-club-member-magazine-christmas-special

Not a member yet? You’re missing out! For just £7.99 a month, you’ll get access to this and a whole library of exclusive patterns. Join at https://halfyardsewingclub.com/register

08/09/2026

🪡🧵Make this versatile wrap skirt with the help dressmaker Julia Hincks, author of 'The Beginner's Guide to Sewing'!

This wrap skirt can be made in a variety of lengths and different fabrics for a cool summer feel or a warm autumn or winter skirt. Perfect for beginners this project includes just a few simple techniques!

Set up your sewing machine, grab your favourite fabric and get stitching the chicest new addition to your wardrobe!

👗Haven't grabbed a copy of the book yet? Use code DRESSNOW at www.searchpress.com for 25% OFF* 'The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking' and all dressmaking books!

📩📩📩Download the project for free at https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/free-project-stitch-this-wrap-skirt-from-the-beginners-guide-to-dressmaking

*Terms & Conditions: 25% off only valid on full-priced items here. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 11.59pm on 15th September 2026. UK customers only.