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Halla Coat from Named Patterns: Breaking the Pattern Book
A few months ago MinervaCrafts and Quadrille offered me an opportunity to review a sewing book that would be released in November. I eagerly signed up along with 4 other... Read More
Christmas 2018 Sewing Plans
I have been making the most of the autumn sun, getting organised for winter and stocking up for Christmas. I love December for all its excitement and sparkle. Its the... Read More
The Frida Kahlo V&A Exhibit
My husband and I went to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the V&A. I had no idea what to expect. I confess this is my first time going to... Read More
My first 10k race
On Sunday 4th November I set off on my very first 10K race along with approximately 11000 people. It was a fine day for running – not too warm and... Read More
Burda 6873 Pattern Review | Men’s Sewing
Updated 29/01/2020. This post is a Burda 6873 pattern review post. In my sewing life, the thing I was most scared of sewing was smart work trousers for my husband.... Read More
A Q&A with Diane of Dream.Cut.Sew.com
I am thrilled to have Diane on the blog to talk about starting a blog, BurdaStyle advice, favourite quote and so much more. I have been following Diane on her... Read More
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
Kids Sewing – Ottobre Kids Design Magazine
Rocking bunnies! I loved this sweatshirt jersey the moment I laid eyes on it in B&M Fabrics, Leeds Market. Obviously, it was going to be an Ottobre design make. If... Read More
Cheering each other on and magnifying strentghs
A post I wrote on the 2nd of Jan this year…. 2 Jan 2018 Today I had my swimming lesson. Something profound happened to me and I want to share.... Read More
Mental Wellbeing Routines for Coping with depression
Random writing led me to think about all the small cumulative things I do to manage my mental wellbeing. Taking tiny steps everyday has changed my mental health in profound... Read More
How to Organise Burda Traced Patterns Digitally
A couple of months ago I got into a very strong organisation mode. I organised everything I possibly could. Eventually, I got to my sewing cave and it went through... Read More
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
Mens Hooded T-Shirt For Him, Drafted by Me
“Honey, can I wear this sharks top?” He called out from the top of the stairs. “Sure you can babe. You don’t need to ask my permission, its in your... Read More