Monthly Archives: December 2016

2016 Hits and Lessons Learnt

In which I am deeply reflective about the last 12 months.... Read More

Simplicity S8222 Mimi G Jeans

Hello, I made another pair of jeans in a ponte grey fabric. It’s the same ponte I used for my Marfy dress – its thick with good stretch recovery. This... Read More

Lekala 4437 Sewing Pattern Review: A Christmas Day Dress

I thought I may have time to share a quick sewing pattern review of Lekala 4437. This is my little red dress that I wore for today. Its a dress... Read More

Burda 9/2010 #121 Review

Hello everyone, Today’s post is a super quick one to share a very simple top. I made this from an old Burda magazine that I bought on Ebay last year.... Read More

Coco Dress 3.0 – Tilly and the Buttons

Hello chums, I hope you are all enjoying December and all the festivities that come with this time of the year. Today I decided to start this post with a... Read More

Marfy 3879

I made a Marfy pattern! Its a big deal for me because I have idolised Marfy patterns and Vogue Paris Original vintage patterns for a long time. I am yet to find... Read More

Burda 12/2014 #114 Sewing Pattern Review

Hello everyone, Here is another Burda make as I race towards the end of the year in which I must make at least 12 Burda garments. I do really like BurdaStyle... Read More

The Great British Sewing Bee From STitch to Style: The Japanese Top

Hello all, I am ever so pleased to share this top with you that has become an unexpected favourite of mine. It’s from the GBSB sewing book from the most... Read More

Fabric Giveaway and my first ever Minerva Craft Blogger Network make

Hello chums, I have joined the Minerva Craft Blogger Network and my first project just went live on their site <link here> I made a dress using some gorgeous Art... Read More

Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 4, 5 & 6

I can’t believe I only made my first Renfrew top early this year around February time. Now I have 6 versions – with still more to make. Renfrew Pt 4... Read More

Colette Moneta Dress aka more John Kaldor love

Hello everyone! One Moneta Two Monetas Three Monetas Four Monetas Five! Ok SO I may really like this pattern. Hence I will skip the pleasantries which you can read about here... Read More

Simplicity 2451 Sewing Pattern Review

Hello, Following on from my previous post on the bat sleeve dress – I used the scrap fabric to make a short skirt. The fabric is a nice medium weight... Read More