Everyone gets up in the morning and puts on clothes. Clothing is a huge part of our identities, a way of expressing ourselves. What we wear has the power to make us feel incredible or invisible, comfortable, or in pain, stylish, or drab.
Welcome to the home of accessible sewing. Everything you need to build your accessible sewing kit and make your craft work for you. From shears to pins and everything in between.
Everything we offer has been hand selected by us, making sure that every tool and item can help make sewing more accessible and pleasurable for all, whatever our ability, skill, or challenge. As long as you love to sew, we’re here to help make your dreams a reality.
Becky is late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD and a professional dressmaker and pattern cutter. All Access Sewing was born out of the frustration and impatience Becky felt at how her clothes never felt quite right on her body. Learn more about Becky and her journey.
“I want others to experience the empowerment of creating a safe and accessible wardrobe like I have done, and feel incredibly passionately about the message this book brings. Now is absolutely the right time for this revolution in sewing.”
Becky Cole
Author/Founder
All Access Sewing
All Access Sewing
All Access Sewing
This is a sewing book with a difference.
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Fifteen handy how-to projects to make your wardrobe more accessible, interviews with disabled sewers, and guides to setting up your sewing space and kit!
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Here you will find everything from sewing tips and demonstrations to interviews and advice.
A unique glimpse into Becky’s neurodivergent view of the world.
How to Use a Stretch Ruler
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ADHD – To diagnose or not to diagnose?
I am writing this blog post almost 30 hours after receiving my official ADHD diagnosis. Was it a stressful thing to do? Oh most definitely. Was it worth it? 100%.…
Demystifying Dressmaking Patterns
One of the greatest inventions in the world of home dressmaking is the paper pattern. It is also one of the most confusing. Dressmaking is a wonderful craft that allows…
Where it all began…
All Access Sewing has been born of two things – love of sewing and love of self. Two things have dominated my life – an obsession with sewing and an…
All Access Sewciety
Over on Facebook we have a wonderful community called the All Access Sewciety! The group is an extension of the book, full of amazingly talented and friendly people all wanting to share their tips, advice, support, and projects. Everyone is welcome, all you need to be is friendly and have a love of sewing! Every week Becky comes live to share her tips and updates and regularly offers live demonstrations of different creative ways to adapt our clothing. The space is safe and non judgemental where everyone can be their authentic self: Becky regularly unmasks in her Lives! Come and join us and be a part of the conversation, everyone is welcome!
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All Access Sewing Crochet Fidget Octopus Pattern DOWNLOAD
£6.99
THIS IS FOR THE DOWNLOADABLE PATTERN ONLY. You will receive an electronic version of the pattern to your email inbox. You WILL NOT receive a physical pattern.
PLEASE NOTE, ONCE PURCHASED, DOWNLOADABLE ITEMS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
This crochet pattern will talk you through every step needed to make your very own Fidget Octopus friend, where every tentacle is a different texture and fidget toy. Written with dyslexia and beginner friendly instructions, full crochet-along videos for every stage, all designed to support you every step of the way, whether this is your first ever crochet project, or if you’ve been crocheting forever! If you find any of the stitches too challenging, or don’t like one of the tentacle options, just repeat one you do like! Create your Octopus exactly how you would like it.
The Fidget Octopus can be beneficial to neurodivergent children and adults, dementia sufferers, stroke victims, those building hand-eye co-ordination, recovering from hand injuries, young children (3 and above due to small parts), and anyone wishing to learn or build on their crochet skills.
Tentacles include Beaded, Frilled, Loops and buttons, Poppit, Marble pusher maze, Loopy, Twisty snake, and Ribbed.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 x 100g balls Chunky chenille yarn
- 1 x 100g ball DK Ombre yarn
- 5m dark navy DK yarn
- 4m pink DK yarn
- 1 skein white embroidery thread
- 100g bag of soft toy filling
- Approx. 60 Pony beads
- 1 glass marble
- 2 x 15mm wooden buttons
- 8 x stitch markers
- Size 4mm crochet hook
- Size 3mm crochet hook
- Size 6.5mm crochet hook
- Snips or embroidery scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pins
(Please note, this is not a medical item and does not replace medical advice. If in doubt, please consult your medical professional. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts)
All Access Sewing Crochet Fidget Octopus Pattern
£12.99
THIS IS FOR THE PATTERN ONLY. You will receive a paper version of the pattern through the post.
This crochet pattern will talk you through every step needed to make your very own Fidget Octopus friend, where every tentacle is a different texture and fidget toy. Written with dyslexia and beginner friendly instructions, full crochet-along videos for every stage, all designed to support you every step of the way, whether this is your first ever crochet project, or if you’ve been crocheting forever! If you find any of the stitches too challenging, or don’t like one of the tentacle options, just repeat one you do like! Create your Octopus exactly how you would like it.
The Fidget Octopus can be beneficial to neurodivergent children and adults, dementia sufferers, stroke victims, those building hand-eye co-ordination, recovering from hand injuries, young children (3 and above due to small parts), and anyone wishing to learn or build on their crochet skills.
Tentacles include Beaded, Frilled, Loops and buttons, Poppit, Marble pusher maze, Loopy, Twisty snake, and Ribbed.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 x 100g balls James C Brett Flutterby Chunky yarn
- 1 x 100g ball James C Brett Aurora DK Ombre yarn
- 5m dark navy DK yarn
- 4m pink DK yarn
- 1 skein white embroidery thread
- 100g bag of soft toy filling
- Approx. 60 Pony beads
- 1 glass marble
- 2 x 15mm wooden buttons
- 8 x stitch markers
- Size 4mm crochet hook
- Size 3mm crochet hook
- Size 6.5mm crochet hook
- Snips or embroidery scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pins
(Please note, this is not a medical item and does not replace medical advice. If in doubt, please consult your medical professional. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts)
Crochet Fidget Octopus Kit – Jak Jak
£35.99
Meet Jak Jak, the Fidget Octopus! Every tentacle is a different texture or fidget toy!
This crochet kit contains everything you’ll need to make your very own octopus friend, including dyslexia and beginner friendly instructions, full crochet-along videos for every stage, all designed to support you every step of the way, whether this is your firast ever crochet project, or if you’ve been crocheting forever! If you find any of the stitches too challenging, or don’t like one of the tentacle options, just repeat one you do like! Create your Octopus exactly how you would like it.
The Fidget Octopus can be beneficial to neurodivergent children and adults, dementia sufferers, stroke victims, those building hand-eye co-ordination, recovering from hand injuries, young children (3 and above due to small parts), and anyone wishing to learn or build on their crochet skills.
Tentacles include Beaded, Frilled, Loops and buttons, Poppit, Marble pusher maze, Loopy, Twisty snake, and Ribbed.
Kit includes:
- Full instruction booklet
- 2 x 100g balls James C Brett Flutterby Chunky yarn
- 1 x 100g ball James C Brett Aurora DK Ombre yarn
- 5m dark navy DK yarn
- 4m pink DK yarn
- 1 skein white embroidery thread
- 100g bag of soft toy filling
- Approx. 60 Pony beads
- 1 glass marble
- 2 x 15mm wooden buttons
- 8 x stitch markers
What you will need:
- Size 4mm crochet hook
- Size 3mm crochet hook
- Size 6.5mm crochet hook
- Snips or embroidery scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pins
(Please note, this is not a medical item and does not replace medical advice. If in doubt, please consult your medical professional. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts)
Crochet Fidget Octopus Kit – Chelli
£35.99
Meet Chelli, the Fidget Octopus! Every tentacle is a different texture or fidget toy!
This crochet kit contains everything you’ll need to make your very own octopus friend, including dyslexia and beginner friendly instructions, full crochet-along videos for every stage, all designed to support you every step of the way, whether this is your firast ever crochet project, or if you’ve been crocheting forever! If you find any of the stitches too challenging, or don’t like one of the tentacle options, just repeat one you do like! Create your Octopus exactly how you would like it.
The Fidget Octopus can be beneficial to neurodivergent children and adults, dementia sufferers, stroke victims, those building hand-eye co-ordination, recovering from hand injuries, young children (3 and above due to small parts), and anyone wishing to learn or build on their crochet skills.
Tentacles include Beaded, Frilled, Loops and buttons, Poppit, Marble pusher maze, Loopy, Twisty snake, and Ribbed.
Kit includes:
- Full instruction booklet
- 2 x 100g balls James C Brett Flutterby Chunky yarn
- 1 x 100g ball James C Brett Aurora DK Ombre yarn
- 5m dark navy DK yarn
- 4m pink DK yarn
- 1 skein white embroidery thread
- 100g bag of soft toy filling
- Approx. 60 Pony beads
- 1 glass marble
- 2 x 15mm wooden buttons
- 8 x stitch markers
What you will need:
- Size 4mm crochet hook
- Size 3mm crochet hook
- Size 6.5mm crochet hook
- Snips or embroidery scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pins
(Please note, this is not a medical item and does not replace medical advice. If in doubt, please consult your medical professional. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts)
Crochet Fidget Octopus Kit – Immie
£35.99
Meet Imme, the Fidget Octopus! Every tentacle is a different texture or fidget toy!
This crochet kit contains everything you’ll need to make your very own octopus friend, including dyslexia and beginner friendly instructions, full crochet-along videos for every stage, all designed to support you every step of the way, whether this is your firast ever crochet project, or if you’ve been crocheting forever! If you find any of the stitches too challenging, or don’t like one of the tentacle options, just repeat one you do like! Create your Octopus exactly how you would like it.
The Fidget Octopus can be beneficial to neurodivergent children and adults, dementia sufferers, stroke victims, those building hand-eye co-ordination, recovering from hand injuries, young children (3 and above due to small parts), and anyone wishing to learn or build on their crochet skills.
Tentacles include Beaded, Frilled, Loops and buttons, Poppit, Marble pusher maze, Loopy, Twisty snake, and Ribbed.
Kit includes:
- Full instruction booklet
- 2 x 100g balls James C Brett Flutterby Chunky yarn
- 1 x 100g ball James C Brett Aurora DK Ombre yarn
- 5m dark navy DK yarn
- 4m pink DK yarn
- 1 skein white embroidery thread
- 100g bag of soft toy filling
- Approx. 60 Pony beads
- 1 glass marble
- 2 x 15mm wooden buttons
- 8 x stitch markers
What you will need:
- Size 4mm crochet hook
- Size 3mm crochet hook
- Size 6.5mm crochet hook
- Snips or embroidery scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pins
(Please note, this is not a medical item and does not replace medical advice. If in doubt, please comnsult your medical professional. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts)
Crochet Fidget Octopus Kit – Polly
£35.99
Meet Polly, the Fidget Octopus! Every tentacle is a different texture or fidget toy!
This crochet kit contains everything you’ll need to make your very own octopus friend, including dyslexia and beginner friendly instructions, full crochet-along videos for every stage, all designed to support you every step of the way, whether this is your firast ever crochet project, or if you’ve been crocheting forever! If you find any of the stitches too challenging, or don’t like one of the tentacle options, just repeat one you do like! Create your Octopus exactly how you would like it.
The Fidget Octopus can be beneficial to neurodivergent children and adults, dementia sufferers, stroke victims, those building hand-eye co-ordination, recovering from hand injuries, young children (3 and above due to small parts), and anyone wishing to learn or build on their crochet skills.
Tentacles include Beaded, Frilled, Loops and buttons, Poppit, Marble pusher maze, Loopy, Twisty snake, and Ribbed.
Kit includes:
- Full instruction booklet
- 2 x 100g balls James C Brett Flutterby Chunky yarn
- 1 x 100g ball James C Brett Aurora DK Ombre yarn
- 5m dark navy DK yarn
- 4m pink DK yarn
- 1 skein white embroidery thread
- 100g bag of soft toy filling
- Approx. 60 Pony beads
- 1 glass marble
- 2 x 15mm wooden buttons
- 8 x stitch markers
What you will need:
- Size 4mm crochet hook
- Size 3mm crochet hook
- Size 6.5mm crochet hook
- Snips or embroidery scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pins
(Please note, this is not a medical item and does not replace medical advice. If in doubt, please consult your medical professional. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts)
Anna Maria Batwing Top Sewing Pattern, Seated, Sizes G-O
£23.99
Our Anna Maria Batwing Top (Seated version) is drafted to seated measurements and has a number of features designed with the seated wearer in mind. All optional access elements can be added in or left out so the finished garment works exactly how the wearer needs it to.
Instructions are written in larger size, dyslexia-friendly font, with clear step-by-step diagrams. Every element is designed to support the sewist throughout the project. The pattern lines are printed in both colour and pattern for ease and to accommodate the visually impaired.
- Higher neckline
- Narrower waistband and cuffs
- Shorter in the body
- Optional Sensory friendly seams
- Optional centre front openings, either full length, or half length
- Optional buttonhole placement for tube access
- Optional pocket for medical equipment such as diabetic pumps
This pattern covers sizes G-O. Use the accompanying table to acertain the required size.
Anna Maria Batwing Top Sewing Pattern, Seated, Sizes A-I
£23.99
Our Anna Maria Batwing Top (Seated version) is drafted to seated measurements and has a number of features designed with the seated wearer in mind. All optional access elements can be added in or left out so the finished garment works exactly how the wearer needs it to.
Instructions are written in larger size, dyslexia-friendly font, with clear step-by-step diagrams. Every element is designed to support the sewist throughout the project. The pattern lines are printed in both colour and pattern for ease and to accommodate the visually impaired.
- Higher neckline
- Narrower waistband and cuffs
- Shorter in the body
- Optional Sensory friendly seams
- Optional centre front openings, either full length, or half length
- Optional buttonhole placement for tube access
- Optional pocket for medical equipment such as diabetic pumps
This pattern covers sizes A-I. Use the accompanying table to acertain the required size.
