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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
I am a Triathelete.
Definition of triathlete : an athlete who competes in a triathlon. I competed in the 2018 AJ Bell Leeds Triathlon. I finished the race in 1 hour 9 minutes. It was my first... Read More
Accountability Partner Wanted. GSOH essential.
I’ve been struggling with a personal goal of watching my many Craftsy classes. Given the successes I have had with engaging in goals with a group of others – I... Read More
StitchRoom Sewcial 2018 in Loughborough
Last weekend I had the chance to go to a new sewing event called the Sticthroom Sewcial organised by Anne @new_vintage_sewing and Lucy @sewessential. It was a 2-day event... Read More
MCBN June: Raglan Sleeve Tees – Jalie 3669
June is quite possibly one of my favourite months of the year! All the plants in my garden and at our allotment are green, verdant and lush. If nature did... Read More
Burda 1/2017 #119 Pattern Review | Cowl Neck Top
This was another unplanned make for my #burdachallenge2018. The idea for this developed after meeting the fabric. SO I will start with the fabric. This is a beautiful shiny viscose... Read More
Preparing for Race Day – Triathlon
My race is this Saturday. I cant believe the time is upon me now. I have done all I can and I thought I’d share my thoughts on training... Read More
FabricKateD Seamless Raglan Knit Along
Kate (www.fabrickated.com) wrote about hosting a seamless raglan sweater knit along based on the Elizabeth Zimmerman technique. This was quite serendipitous for me for 3 reasons: Number one. I ‘ve... Read More
What happened to my Me Made May ’18 Pledge?
I made a very bold pledge very early in April regarding Me Made May 2018 which was inspired by this article written by Simon Doonan How to Become a Fashion Eccentric It... Read More
#burdachallenge2018 April/May Round up
I cannot get over how fast time is flying by! We about to enter June marking the halfway point of this challenge and wow I am so inspired by all... Read More
Burda 7/2017 #111 Pattern Review
Up next is a dress that has been “marinating” for a while. I traced this out when the magazine came out as soon as I saw it because I... Read More
Simplicity S8045 & Burda 2/2018 #101 Pattern Review
I neglected to mention that I made 2 dresses for the Day and Night Dress challenge hosted by ElizabethMadeThis.com. BurdaStyle 02/2018 #101 Dress For my day dress, I... Read More
Butterick B5895 | DIY Retro Capri Pants
These trousers have a long history, of sitting in my UFO box. I cut these out almost 18 months ago and I dont know why they went into... Read More