The manufacturers behind the hugely popular In-R-Form Bag Wadding and also the new wadding ranges just arriving with Empress. Bosal have a 60 year manufacturing pedigree with Bob, the man that started the company still leading the way! Learn more about this fascinating firm, their family ethos and where it all began…
Continue reading »Walk In The Glen Fabric – Lewis & Irene
Don’t miss your chance to pre-order the upcoming fabric range A Walk In The Glen from the UK based fabric design house Lewis & Irene. With 15 designs featuring rich Autumnal colours the range has a classy sophisticated feel. Pre order with a free Empress treat today & learn more about the design range.
Continue reading »Egyptian Cotton Fabric – The Very Best Quality
This amazing quality Egyptian Cotton Fabric is now back available from Empress Mills in large pieces, by the metre and in half kilo fabric bundles. Crossing all creative sewing boundaries, learn what makes this fabric such amazing quality and why it is so useful for such a wide range of projects…
Continue reading »New Variegated Embroidery Thread
We are delighted to introduce a new collection of Variegated Shade Embroidery Threads for use on a wide range of projects. Available in nine multi shades the thread is wound onto a 300m bobbin. A 30s weight, essentially this is slightly heavier than what we all class as a standard weight embroidery thread. Learn more…
Continue reading »Vlieseline Mobile Phone Cover – Project
With grateful thanks to Vilene (soon to be re branded Vlieseline) we are pleased to make available their Fabric Box project made using Thermolam and Firm Flexible Fusible. Mobile Phone Cover Project… STEP 1 Cut out S320 Firm Flexible Fusible, 272 Thermolam and your lining material and outer fabric in the size you want. . . . . STEP
Continue reading »Connect With Empress Mills
There is so much going on in the textile world, from haberdashery through to Fabrics & Sewing Threads there are New Releases, New Projects, Fresh Designs, Offers, Sewing Projects & more. Join with Empress Mills to Keep up-to-date and don’t miss out again…
Continue reading »Pure Cotton Cretonne Fabric Now Available!
Just in from France is this great 100% Cotton Cretonne Fabric. Water repellent and wipe-able it is ideal for table runners, mats, covers and more. View the range of cotton cretonne fabrics here
Continue reading »Overlocking Threads & The Great British Sewing Bee
With the Great British Sewing Bee bringing more interest than ever to the sewing world all things garment making have rocketed in popularity. We have spotted this across the board but no more so than with questions about Overlocking. Learn more about this incredibly popular and ultra useful technique – particularity what threads are best for the job. Read more…
Continue reading »VW Campervan Fabrics – Just Arrived!
Fantastic news – these hugely popular Volkswagen Campervan Furnishing Fabrics are once again available! The new improved designs feature illustrated VW Campers which even sport the VW Logo! the design is available in three colourways; Blue, Pink & Multi – great fun they are suitable for a variety of projects. Read more…
Continue reading »New Super Soft Fleece Designs!
We are delighted to have extended the collection of Super-Soft Fleece Designs take a peek at the new designs as well as learning more about the material and potential uses. Warning – this fleece is ultra cuddly! Read more…
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