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Sewing. Lifestyle. Self Care
Wordless Wednesday
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Burda 3/2018 #116Sewing Pattern Review
This was one of my March #burdachallenge2018 planned makes. Its the panel overlay skirt from the March 2018 issue. The issue itself was not very exciting and I... Read More
3 X Burda 9/2010 #121A Pattern Review
Ever since I sewed up the turtleneck top from Burdastyle 09/2010 in 2016, I have been planning more variations in my head. You see, this top pattern is so easy... Read More
Kids Sewing – Ottobre Kids Design Magazine and Skater Dress
I have been on a roll of making clothes for my kids lately. These were made earlier in the year and were well received by the wearers. Kitchy Coo Skater Dress... Read More
Triathlon practice
Today I went to a Go Tri Novice Training day wherein the newbies are shown the run and cycle route. But more importantly, for me, a chance to become familiar with... Read More
May the Fourth be with you. A Star Wars McCalls M6044
I made this shirt for May the Fourth Star Wars day. Mr SNS had selected the fabric himself from B&M Fabrics around the New Year. He originally wanted piping... Read More
MCBN May Man Jeans: Vogue V8801
I made jeans for Mr SNS! So ridiculously proud of these as they have been a long time in my head. I think I overthink things sometimes because these were... Read More
Kids Sewing – La Maison Victor Lulu Pants
I literally finished these yesterday and the twins were wearing them this morning. This is one of those projects that I got so excited about when I snipped the last... Read More
Life lately
Its a lovely sunny bank holiday Monday as I write this up. Its been a long day and I feel so tired. My day started very early at 6am with... Read More
Burda 1/2018 #118 Pattern Review
Here is another dress that I like to call my “Go Bold or Go Home” dress. Its bright neon orange colour – the sort of orange that doesn’t blend into the background.... Read More
Burda 1/2017 #112A Pattern Review
I will preface this by saying how much I love this dress! So I will go right ahead and show the pictures before all the talking. Now, the... Read More
A Q&A with Lori Beckstead of Clothes Making Mavens Podcast
One of my favourite sewing podcasts to listen to is Clothes Making Mavens co-hosted by Helena Ashbridge (GrayAllDay.com) and Lori Beckstead (Frivolousat Last.com). Helena and Lori are two women who love to talk... Read More
Burda 1/2016 #113 Pattern Review
This project is something of a fail. More specifically, a fabric fail. The pattern is a yoga skirt from the 01/2016 issue of BurdaStyle. The style caught my eye with... Read More
Burda 6/2016 #101 Wool Jersey Dress Review
This is a dress I made for my February #burdachallenge2018 project. It wasnt a planned make – I reacquainted myself with the dark blue wool jersey that I bought from Fabworks... Read More
