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DIY Cath Kidston Fabric Skirt Sewing Project

Hi everyone! Its nearly the end of August eek! Must get on with finishing my summer projects – my head cannot stay buried in the sand forever. I will have... Read More
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Grainline Studio Alder Shirtdress Pattern Review

Hello everyone! I am back with a leap of faith make that I am so excited to share. Leap of faith because I made no muslin in contradiction with my... Read More
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McCalls M6696 Sewing Review

Hello all! Its a fine Friday morning today and I hope its also a fine day where you are. Continuing on from my last post about my Made Up pledge.... Read More
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McCalls 5431 Pattern Review | Dylon Fabric Dye Review

Hello everyone! I am back with a quick post sharing my misadventures in dyeing fabric and the making of McCalls 5431. This flared skirt has a yoke and back zipper... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

My other hobby....... Read More
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Self Drafted Pencil Skirt No. 1 Completed.

Hi everyone! How are you? Is summer with you yet? I hope so- in Northern England its been half and half and I am trying to make the most of it.... Read More
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New Look 6145 Sewing Pattern Review | Pt 1

He-lo everyone! Its Fri – YAY!!!! Weekend upon us and end of July! Eeek where does the time go? I am back with a super quick post of a dress... Read More
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Butterick B5948 Review | Best Shell Top Sewing Pattern

Hello everyone! Happy Thursday! As I write this post its raining and has been raining for the last three days…..Dude where’s summer? ANyhow, tough trying to keep little people entertained. I... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

One corner of my sewing cave...... Read More
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How to Manage Your Sewing Plans Most Effectively

Hello everyone! Happy Thursday! This post has been prompted by a comment on my recent Indie Pattern Month Round up post. As it happens Lori B who blogs over at Frivolous at... Read More

Whats on my needles.

Wordless Wednesday: What I am knitting..... Read More

Indie Pattern Month 2015 Musings

Hi all! Indie Pattern Month 2015 has been and gone and my word I enjoyed every day of June for it! Everyday my blog feed with filled with wonderful treats and... Read More
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Another self drafted skirt….

Hi everyone! I made this skirt a while back but haven’t got round to blogging it. Its exactly the same as my last self drafted skirt except for I lengthened by 4... Read More
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Vogue V1440 Sewing Pattern Review | OOP

Happy Wednesday all! Greetings and salutations! I have been quiet – busy beavering away. Frantically  trying to set up our new home before the little people break off for summer.... Read More
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Vogue V1440 Designer Pattern Review | Pt 2

Happy Friday! I have committed a repeat pattern offence! This is my 3rd V1440 top. Made in linen here and in purple quilting cotton here. This is made in a... Read More
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Simplicity 1142 Review | Best Jumpsuit Sewing Pattern

I did it! I sewed a jumpsuit! I wore said jumpsuit! I LOVE said jumpsuit! Simplicity 1142 Pattern Review No seriously I love it! So loved it I was inspired... Read More
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Sewing Jumpsuits | Thoughts and Ideas

Did you know that jumpsuit the word originated in the  1940s (originally US): so named because it was first used to denote a parachutist’s garment. noun: jumpsuit; plural noun: jumpsuits... Read More
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Lekala 4026 Sewing Pattern Review

Happy days! More Indie Pattern Month shenanigans to share. For Week 3 the challenge is to use a new to you indie pattern. This is a pattern review for Lekala... Read More
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Sewaholic Hollyburn Skirt + Mouse House Creations Sewing Patterns

Sewaholic Hollyburn Skirt Sewing Pattern Review I am super excited to share my makes for The Monthly Stitche’s Indie Pattern Month separates competition. This post is quite photo and text intensive... Read More
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Organising my sewing cave, 1k likes and a giveaway!

Hello everyone! Happy Thursday! I have been having little sewing time recently but never mind about that. I did get an unexpected free 30 minutes. But 30 minutes is not enough... Read More
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