Sew Different Everyday Chic Dress Sewing 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

Burda 2/2019 Line Drawings & Favourites

In this post, I am talking about Burda 2/2019 line drawings and styles. I enjoy sewing with Burda magazine but I also love receiving the magazine as it feels like... Read More

Minerva 20% Off VIP Day Sale

Minerva have 20% off everything today in their Craft Club members’ VIP day! If you’re not a member you can still sign up today and save 20% off everything on... Read More

Burda 1/2019 Line Drawings & Favourites

Updated 29/7/2021 To date I have sewn 2 items from this issue – Burda 1/2019 #111 and Burda 1/2019 #114 – both dresses. I like to post and record the... Read More

2018 My year in Books

I love reading, especially on my Kindle which allows me to have a library of over 200 books in the palm of my hand. This year, I surpassed the goal... Read More

MCBN December: Grainline Studio Archer Button Up Shirt

It amazes me that I have had Grainline Studio’s Archer shirt pattern printed, taped and cut for over 2 years! I faltered at the step of pairing it with a... Read More

The Sew Essential #sewgift Christmas charity raffle

I just wanted to let you know about a Christmas charity raffle Lucy Regan has organised with a grand prize of £125 of sewing goodies for the winner. You can... Read More

Kids Sewing – Silver Lame Pillowcase

It did not take toooo long. The shop that we bought was pretty new so not much people went there. The cutting was not super hard, It was just that... Read More

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