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SPANDEX 190gsm The perfect all round fabric with great stretch and recovery. Use this one for EVERYTHING, from swim to gym to dance to fashion! Due to the latest technology,... Read more ›

Gathering doesn't have to be a chore! Inspo team sewist Jenny shows us an easy guide to gathering with mobilon tape (lastin). I love a tiered gathered skirt, but I didn't really... Read more ›

Your furry BFF deserves a little BOO! too! Tara from Little Pretties Handmade has been making gorgeous spandex-covered dog collars for her dog and has detailed how to make both... Read more ›

Feeling like cosying up in some of our snuggly stretch velvet? We've compiled a list patterns by other designers that work beautifully with our velvet. Pattern: Charlie Bomber JacketDesigner: Jalie PatternsSewist: Marnie from Horris and DeedleBOO!... Read more ›

With the new mandate of mask wearing in Victoria a lot of us have been asked by friends and family if we can help out with sewing up some masks.  One... Read more ›

By Marnie Durbidge from Horris & Deedle. If you’ve sewn a few spandex items, chances are that you are starting to take note of a few different looking stitches in... Read more ›

By Miss Edee Designs Appliquéing spandex is a fun and easy way to add pictures, shapes or words to your Boo! outfit. You can applique with regular Boo! spandex, sports... Read more ›

I was recently asked by Echidna Sewing if I wanted to take home one of their brand new Merrylock Overlockers for a test run to see if I liked how it... Read more ›

Velvet has a nap and is directional. Position pattern pieces so the smooth side of the velvet runs down the body. If you use some one way and some the... Read more ›

Marnie from Horris and Deedle teaches us how to put our BOO! scraps to good use!Ah - the 80s...perms, teased fringes, massive shoulder pads, hypercolour t-shirts, Wham!, parachute pants, bumbag,... Read more ›

For stretch sewing, use polyester thread in your needles (sewing machine, overlocker and coverstitch) for strength and durability.  If you decide you love sewing stretch fabrics, it is worth investing... Read more ›

By Helen Cooper from Sweet Saturday.My daughter had her first 2 week’s of swimming lessons with school, she came home with massive friction burns under each arm from the pool... Read more ›

SEW ALONG: BOO! EMBRACE – Introduction The BOO! Embrace Tog Sew Along will run from Oct 24-26.  You can join the event on Facebook here.  Ever wish you could sew swimmers? ... Read more ›

By Leisa Midgley - i.e.KidsBows are something I really enjoy making as an addition or accessory for all my spandex outfits. I almost feel like an outfit is not complete... Read more ›

Here is a little of the back story behind the Pirate panel! Straight after we released the ninja panel, we started working on the pirate panel.. yep, more than 18... Read more ›

We are often asked if our swim fabric is UPF50+ but wanted to explain a few other properties that are equally as important!Recycled Fabric: Recycled yarn from waste material is completely reconverted and... Read more ›

Some PDF patterns now offer the option to use layers.  The main reason people like to use layers is because you are able to print only the sizes that you... Read more ›

A few months ago I mentioned to Steph from Owl & I that I would love to work with her on an Easter/not Easter collection.  I wanted cutesy but not... Read more ›