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2019 Review | A year of Saturday Night Stitch
Christmas is over, and New Year’s has yet to arrive. I found myself drifting through this no man’s land, where the normal rules of time and space don’t seem to... Read More
2020 Free Printable Planner
I am so excited about the new year and the new decade and to celebrate I have a little present to share – a printable calendar to plan out your... Read More
7 Best Books of 2019
My Favourite Books of 2019 From bestsellers to hidden gems, I have rounded up the best books of 2019 that I have read so far. Get ready to add to... Read More
Slow Fashion Challenge 2020
Lori, the blogger and podcaster behind frivolousatlast.com and Clothes Making Mavens (with Helena Ashbridge of grayallday.com) is launching a wonderful challenge for 2020 called #SLOWFASHION2020. Head on over to Lori’s... Read More
SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater Pattern Review |
For this month’s Minervacrafts Blogger Network project I am chatting about the SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater pattern review. With 2 versions available in one – this sewing pattern from independent pattern... Read More
Burda 1/2019 #111 Sewing Pattern Review
Pattern review of Grasser No. 132 Raglan Sleeve Dress sewn in a Lady McElroy viscose jersey.... Read More
The Biggest Sewing & Dressmaking Trends of the Decade
The Biggest Sewing Trends of the Last Decade Before we slide into 2020 I wanted to take a look back over the trends and movements that have shaped the Twenty-Tens.... Read More
Sculptural Bucket Coat Sewing Pattern Review
I never knew I needed a bucket coat until I saw one. In this post, I share my pattern review of the Sculptural Bucket Coat sewing pattern designed by Tree... Read More
Vlogmas 2023 : Video Ideas
Last year I wanted to vlogmas but it wasn’t until the last minute that I realised it and so I didn’t. I did, however, watch a lot of vlogmases on... Read More
Video Tutorial| How to Sew – McCalls M6044 | DIY Mens Shirt
Today’s sewalong video post is for McCalls M6044 Men’s Shirt sewing pattern. It is a fun festive project that is perfect for Christmas! I had so much fun sewing this... Read More
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
Burda 1/2020 Preview
Burda 01/2020 Line Drawings I am loving the Burda 1/2020 preview and line drawings so far. Which is a good thing because that is the last issue of my current... Read More
Named Patterns Helmi Tunic Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Going outside my comfort zone is something I try to do as much as is possible. This month MCBN project (which you can read on Minerva here) is no exception!... Read More
Video SewAlong| How to Sew – Everyday Chic Dress by Sew Different Patterns
I am super excited about today’s Everyday Chic Dress sew-along video because it features a sewing pattern I love very much. I have sewn 3 Everyday Chic Dresses so far... Read More
Burda 7/2015 #110 Dress Sewing Pattern Review
I sewed up this midi dress in Lady McElroy cotton lawn for a Minerva guest post and I love how it turned out. I used Burda 7/2015 #110 midi dress... Read More
Video| Burda 12/2019 First Announcement
Here is a video post of the first announcement of Burda 12/2019 line drawings. There are some interesting patterns and fabric choices! Enjoy! Updated with the full magazine browsethrough that... Read More
Colette Seamwork Neenah Knit Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Pattern Description: Seamwork Neenah is a turtle neck knit dress. Knee-length. Long sleeves. PDF. Pattern Sizing: XS – 3XL. I sewed the medium. Did it look like the photo/drawing on... Read More
Art Gallery Fabrics Painterly Wash Everyday Chic Dress
I sewed another Everyday Chic Dress in delicious Art Gallery Fabric Denim Chambray – Painterly Wash for the Minerva Blogger Network. I love it turned out and here is the... Read More
Frocktails 2019 is Happening!
SewDifferent is holding an event – Frocktails! I had so much fun at last year’s event and am so excited for this event. There will be sewing related entertainment as... Read More
Grasser No. 132 Raglan Sleeve Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Pattern review of Grasser No. 132 Raglan Sleeve Dress sewn in a Lady McElroy viscose jersey.... Read More