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SWAP2017 Pt 6: By Hand London Anna Dress in Frida Kahlo

Last year I was working full steam on a SWAP2017 wardrobe. You can read some of the previous SWAP2017 posts here <link here>. https://www.instagram.com/p/BUsOQDNgM69/ This is the fifth garment that I... Read More
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SWAP2017 Pt 5: Ansterick Holsten Sweater and an Experiment in pre washing yarn

Last year I was working full steam on a SWAP2017 wardrobe. You can read some of the previous SWAP2017 posts here <link here>: For one of my uppers – I opted... Read More
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SWAP2017 Pt 4: Sewaholic Hollyburn & Granville Shirt

Hi guys! Last year I was working full steam on a SWAP2017 wardrobe. You can read some of the previous SWAP2017 posts here <link here>: For my lower, I had the... Read More
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SWAP2017: An Over and a Lower

My SWAP has 4 overs which are : Fitted shirt in shocking pink. Embroidered fitted top Knitted red and white jumper White tie back top A ‘rogue’ dress For this... Read More
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Blogs, SWAP logs and Anatolian shepherd dogs….

Hello everyone, A much belated post but better late than never. I have been busy trying to get as much sewing as possible and opted to use my blogging time... Read More
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SWAP2017 The Capsule Wardrobe Saga Pt 2 : The Patterns

saga ˈsɑːɡə/ noun 2. a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents. “launching into the saga of her engagement” synonyms: rigmarole, story, lengthy story/statement/explanation; chain of events, catalogue of... Read More
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SWAP2017 The Capsule Wardrobe Saga Pt 1

saga ˈsɑːɡə/ noun 2. a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents. “launching into the saga of her engagement” synonyms: rigmarole, story, lengthy story/statement/explanation; chain of events, catalogue of... Read More
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Trend Patterns Raglan Dress TPC22 Sewing Pattern Review

Today’s post is a Trend Patterns Raglan Dress TPC22 sewing pattern review that I made last year in the most gorgeous Liberty Silk. I’ll start off by saying that I... Read More
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Frida Kahlo Inspired | Burda 7/2015 #115 Top

I sewed this piece for Sewn magazine. The piece is based on Frida Kahlo and I tried to channel her look. My husband was tickled pink at helping me with... Read More
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Musings on Frocktails2019 hosted by Sew Different Patterns

I recently had the pleasure of attending Frocktails 2019 in Clackheaton where designer Laura Casey of Sew Different Patterns has her studio. It was the second this sewcial event has... Read More
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Sewing Burda 8/2016 #117 Chambray Maxi Dress

I recently watched the Met Gala highlights and saw a section which covered E! Networks reaction to the fashion. I learnt a new phrase – “The most” in reference to... Read More
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Frocktails Sewcial 2018 and Sewing Challenges I am Excited About

I thought I’d write a post about several sewing events that I am super excited about. Frocktails Sewcial 2018 Laura Casey is an indie pattern designer who runs Sew Different... Read More
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Burda 4/2018 #128 Sewing Pattern Review | Burda Kids Sewing

  There’s something about bright highly contrasting colours that I find attractive. During the last SEWDOWNDEWSBURY I bought 1 meter of such psychedelic swirling colours at Fabworks. Its not the... Read More
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3 X Burda 9/2010 #121A Pattern Review

Ever since I sewed up the turtleneck top from Burdastyle 09/2010 in 2016, I have been planning more variations in my head. You see, this top pattern is so easy... Read More
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Burda 1/2018 #118 Pattern Review

Here is another dress that I like to call my “Go Bold or Go Home” dress. Its bright neon orange colour – the sort of orange that doesn’t blend into the background.... Read More
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McCalls Shirt dress M7387 Pattern Review

This was a dress that I made for a sewing challenge called #sewingtogetherforsummer last year. The challenge was to sew a shirtdress in time for the British summer (I know... Read More
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Me Made May 2017 Pledges and Plans

Here we go again, the most anticipated hashtag in the sewing community – #MeMadeMay is upon us already. I had plans for which gaps I was going to fill where... Read More

2017

Here is the official record of my 2017 makes. Click on image to be taken to post... Read More

Ramblings etc..

Remember in my last Ramblings post I  mentioned our first camping trip?  Well …it rained and rained, and then some more rain even when we were packing up the tent.... Read More

Sewing happenings….

Hello chums, Just a quick post to share what I am getting up to. Spring and Summer usually mean a burst of sewing events, challenges and competitions. And I do... Read More