All Access Sewing
£19.99
This is a sewing book with a difference
Our clothes are a huge part of our identities; a way to express ourselves. What we wear can make us feel incredible or invisible; comfortable or in pain; stylish or drab.
But imagine if …
- none of your clothes actually fit
- they all caused you pain or made you feel invisible
- you just couldn’t find clothes that fitted your needs and your body
- the clothes you wore actually made you unwell
- you couldn’t get yourself dressed and had to rely on other people.
Well, that’s the reality for 1 in 5 people in the UK and 1 in 4 in the USA. Even in the 21st century, clothing doesn’t cater for disabled people. And this needs to change.
This book shows everyone – whatever your ability or challenge – how to embrace sewing as a craft, and adapt your own wardrobe to accommodate your every need.
Tips, tricks, hacks, and tools, all designed to make your sewing journey an All-Access one.
This is the ramp of sewing books – giving you all access to sewing
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)
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. 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 Stretch Ruler
£16.99
Our stretch ruler is specially designed to make working with stretch fabrics easier. Dyslexia and discalculia friendly, with an additonal table of numbers that removes the need to do the ‘maths’, this ruler will make your stretch sewing jobs easier and more accessible.
Amelia Jeans Sewing Pattern, Ambulatory, Sizes A-I
£23.99
Our Amelia Jeans (Ambulatory version) are drafted to standing measurements and have a number of features designed with the ambulatory 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 to for ease and to accommodate the visually impaired.
- Sensory friendly seams
- Elasticated waist
- Optional side leg openings, either full-length, hip to thigh, or calf to ankle
- Optional functional fly
- Optional buttonhole placement for tube access
- Optional leg pocket for medical equipment such as catheter bags
This pattern covers sizes A-I. Use the accompanying table to acertain the required size.
Amelia Jeans Sewing Pattern, Seated, Size A-I
£23.99
Our Amelia Jeans (Seated version) are drafted to seated measurements and have 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 to for ease and to accommodate the visually impaired.
- No unnecessary seams on the back
- Knee shaping
- Shaped waist to be higher in the back and lower in the front
- Shaped hem for a seated position
- Sensory friendly seams
- Elasticated waist
- Optional side leg openings, either full-length, hip to thigh, or calf to ankle
- Optional functional fly
- Thigh pockets
- Optional buttonhole placement for tube access
- Optional knee lift straps
- Optional leg pocket for medical equipment such as catheter bags
This pattern covers sizes A-I. Use the accompanying table to acertain the required size.
Amelia Jeans Sewing Pattern, Seated, Sizes G-O
£23.99
Our Amelia Jeans (Seated version) are drafted to seated measurements and have 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 to for ease and to accommodate the visually impaired.
- No unnecessary seams on the back
- Knee shaping
- Shaped waist to be higher in the back and lower in the front
- Shaped hem for a seated position
- Sensory friendly seams
- Elasticated waist
- Optional side leg openings, either full-length, hip to thigh, or calf to ankle
- Optional functional fly
- Thigh pockets
- Optional buttonhole placement for tube access
- Optional knee lift straps
- Optional leg pocket for medical equipment such as catheter bags
This pattern covers sizes G-O. Use the accompanying table to acertain the required size.
Amelia Jeans Sewing Patterns, Ambulatory, Sizes G-O
£23.99
Our Amelia Jeans (Ambulatory version) are drafted to standing measurements and have a number of features designed with the ambulatory 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 to for ease and to accommodate the visually impaired.
- Sensory friendly seams
- Elasticated waist
- Optional side leg openings, either full-length, hip to thigh, or calf to ankle
- Optional functional fly
- Optional buttonhole placement for tube access
- Optional leg pocket for medical equipment such as catheter bags
This pattern covers sizes G-O. Use the accompanying table to acertain the required size.
Anna Maria Batwing Top Sewing Pattern, Ambulatory, Sizes A-I
£23.99
Our Anna Maria Batwing Top (Ambulatory version) is drafted to standing measurements and has a number of features designed with the ambulatory 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.
- 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.
Anna Maria Batwing Top Sewing Pattern, Ambulatory, Sizes G-O
£23.99
Our Anna Maria Batwing Top (Ambulatory version) is drafted to standing measurements and has a number of features designed with the ambulatory 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.
- 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.
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.
Button Head Pins
£3.49
These quirky and cute straight pins have a button shaped head making them easy to grip.
Chair Bag Kit
£32.99
Our Chair Bag kit gives you everything you need to make your very own bag.
These bags have a flat design with numerous pockets, including one to fit a drinks bottle. The two loops fit mean the bag can be fitted to wheelchair arms or handles, walking frames, pushchairs, shopping trolleys, or office chairs that have arms, providing secure storage and easy access for your valuables and day-to-day tools.
Kit includes main fabric, lining fabric, adhesive fleece wadding, zipper tape, 1 x easy-grip zipper pulls, 25mm wide webbing, hook and loop tape, bias binding tape, elastic, and 2 x D rings, plus full dyslexia friendly instructions and template.
Clover Double Sided Basting Tape
£5.49
Double sided tape which quickly adheres to fabric, paper, plastic or wood. Ideal for putting in zippers or holding seams together before sewing. A great alternative to pins! Glue wont gunk up your machine needle.
Clover Self Threading Needles
£4.49
A set of 5 assorted size needles from Clover with cleverly designed eyes making them much easier to thread. Simply slot the thread into the opening at the top if the needle and the thread will slide into the eye effortlessly!