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Colette Laurel Shift dress

Hello everyone, This was my first White Tree Blogger Network project. For my first project, I decided to fill a gap  in my wardrobe – the shift dress.... Read More
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Simplicity 1473 Girls Hooded Dresses

My greatest sewing pleasure is sewing for my little people – but sewing for the twinks is my joy. I love choosing contrasting fabrics to make them garments that are the... Read More
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McCalls M7430 Pattern Review

Hello everyone, I am so behind with my blogging – though its February I still am blogging things from last year – still better late than never. I purchased this... Read More
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Ottobre Kids Magazine Sheepish Hooded Jumper

Continuing with the theme of sewing for others, I am happy to share one of my favourite kids makes from last year. My second little person was a sheep in... Read More
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Ottobre Kids Design 01/2014 : Birthday Dresses (Funny Faces)

Hello again, I made some more dresses for my little people’s birthday outfits. This is the pattern that I used. I made one change which was to have a straight... Read More
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Sew It With Love Delia Top

Hello chums, Today I am sharing my tester version of the Delia top which is a pattern that was released just before or after Christmas last year. I signed up when... Read More
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Lady Skater Dress No. 3

Hello everyone, Just before Christmas last year I sewed another Lady Skater dress – and its quite possibly my favourite. I already get quite a lot of wear out of... Read More
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Self Drafted Men’s Tee shirt

Hello chums, One of the perks of enrolling on the pattern drafting class was that I had access to loads of drafting paper and a large spacious studio to work... Read More
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Simplicity 1317 in Red Stretch Velvet

Hello chums, Here is a top I made last year near the festive season. The fabric was left over from my twins Xmas dresses here.  It’s an underrated pattern called Simplicity 1317 which... Read More
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Butterick B6388 & the winner is….

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for all your lovely comments on my debut Minerva Craft Blogger Network make. Minerva kindly offered to sponsor a £50 fabric bundle giveaway. Deadline... Read More
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2016 Hits and Lessons Learnt

In which I am deeply reflective about the last 12 months.... Read More
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Simplicity S8222 Mimi G Jeans

Hello, I made another pair of jeans in a ponte grey fabric. It’s the same ponte I used for my Marfy dress – its thick with good stretch recovery. This... Read More
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Lekala 4437 Sewing Pattern Review: A Christmas Day Dress

I thought I may have time to share a quick sewing pattern review of Lekala 4437. This is my little red dress that I wore for today. Its a dress... Read More
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Burda 9/2010 #121 Review

Hello everyone, Today’s post is a super quick one to share a very simple top. I made this from an old Burda magazine that I bought on Ebay last year.... Read More
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Coco Dress 3.0 – Tilly and the Buttons

Hello chums, I hope you are all enjoying December and all the festivities that come with this time of the year. Today I decided to start this post with a... Read More
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Marfy 3879

I made a Marfy pattern! Its a big deal for me because I have idolised Marfy patterns and Vogue Paris Original vintage patterns for a long time. I am yet to find... Read More
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Burda 12/2014 #114 Sewing Pattern Review

Hello everyone, Here is another Burda make as I race towards the end of the year in which I must make at least 12 Burda garments. I do really like BurdaStyle... Read More
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The Great British Sewing Bee From STitch to Style: The Japanese Top

Hello all, I am ever so pleased to share this top with you that has become an unexpected favourite of mine. It’s from the GBSB sewing book from the most... Read More

Fabric Giveaway and my first ever Minerva Craft Blogger Network make

Hello chums, I have joined the Minerva Craft Blogger Network and my first project just went live on their site <link here> I made a dress using some gorgeous Art... Read More
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Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 4, 5 & 6

I can’t believe I only made my first Renfrew top early this year around February time. Now I have 6 versions – with still more to make. Renfrew Pt 4... Read More
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