Knipmode 6/2019 Line Drawings & My Favourites

Knipmode 6/2019 Line Drawings I received my Knipmode 6/2019 issue in the post and between triathlon training and half terms only managed to do the YouTube preview and this post... Read More

Facing Your Sewing Fears with Josie – Saturday Night Stitch Show PODCAST Ep. 2

Updated 25/2/2020. I invited Josie to come on to the podcast and chat about facing your sewing fears. Josie has been flirting with the idea of sewing with Burda patterns... Read More

Body Image – The Practice of Self Acceptance

Its Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. This year they have chosen Body Image and I feel I have a lot to say about body image and the practice... Read More

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

On Migraines and Easing into the Pain Gracefully

Yesterday I woke to an aura in my left eye. The little glimmer of kaleidoscopic light usually is a harbinger of the worst possible thing that could happen to me... Read More

5 Smart Ways to Sew with Lightweight Woven Fabrics without pulling your hair out!

Sewing with fine lightweight woven cottons – 5 tips to save time and prevent you from pulling out your hair I recently had the pleasure of sewing a Burda top... Read More

Burda 6/2019 Preview – Line Drawings

In this post, I will be sharing my thoughts and sewing plans based on the Burda 6/2016 line drawings. I like to record my initial thoughts as I am very... Read More

Burda 5/2019 Line Drawings & Favourites

For this post, I will be sharing my thoughts on Burda 5/2019 line drawings and preview. This year I want to post and record my the sewing patterns I like... Read More

Knipmode 4/2019 Line Drawings & My Favourites

This year I want to post and record the sewing patterns I like from each Knipmode issue. I have created a Pinterest board so I can easily access this line... Read More

Vogue V1486 Sewing Pattern Review | Best Skirt Pattern

Pattern review of the Everyday Chic Dress from Sew Different - an British based indie sewing pattern company created by Laura Casey... Read More

Are Burda Patterns Easy to Follow? The Saturday Night Stitch Show Podcast

Updated 25/02/2020. “Are Burda patterns easy to follow?“. I get asked this a lot because I sew a lot with Burda sewing magazine. The format of a podcast felt like... Read More

Burda 3/2019 Line Drawings & My Favourites

In this post, I am sharing my thoughts on Burda 3/2019 line drawings. This year I want to post and record the sewing patterns I like from each BurdaStyle issue.... Read More

The Avid Seamstress The Sheath Dress Pattern Review

Pattern review of the Everyday Chic Dress from Sew Different - an British based indie sewing pattern company created by Laura Casey... Read More

Book Review: The Forgotten Seamstress

Sewing books? There are technical sewing books and novels that have a sewing component. I like technical sewing books but I also love and find inspiration in sewing books i.e.... Read More

Sewing Burda 4/2019 #120 Dress for MCBN April

Sewing with colour is so much fun! April is my birthday month so naturally, when I planned sewing this month’s project I had my mind set on creating something with... Read More

Burda Sewing Plans 4/2019 and Sewing Goals

In this post, I am talking about my sewing goals and my plan for achieving them. It all started when I renewed my Burda Sewing Magazine subscription in January because... Read More