2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colette Moneta Dress aka more John Kaldor love

Hello everyone! One Moneta Two Monetas Three Monetas Four Monetas Five! Ok SO I may really like this pattern. Hence I will skip the pleasantries which you can read about here... Read More

Simplicity 2451 Sewing Pattern Review

Hello, Following on from my previous post on the bat sleeve dress – I used the scrap fabric to make a short skirt. The fabric is a nice medium weight... Read More

Burda Lydia T shirt Pattern Review

I made this Lydia T-shirt – it was one of the first downloadable products I ever bought. Its only 79p so it’s a good deal. I cut the size 38 which... Read More

KnitWeek2016 Pt7: Reflections and plans…

Hello again, Here is my final KNITWEEK2016 post. I wanted to wrap up by reflecting a little and sharing my thoughts. Its incredible to think that I finished all 5... Read More

KNITWEEK2016 Pt 6: Owls by Kate Davies

Hello again, This is an epic post for me because I actually started this project in October 2014! It took me 2 years to finish it! Some background: Owls is... Read More

KNITWEEK2016 Pt 5 Marion by Andi Satterlund

Hello chums, Welcome back to my KnitWeek2016 series of posts. Part 5 is my Marion cardigan in mustard.  First I want to say thank you so much for all the... Read More

KNITWEEK2016 Pt 4 : Miette Cardigan by Andi Sutterlund

Hello, On to my fourth knitted garment. Its another Andi Sutterlund pattern called Miette Cardigan. Miette is a free pattern download available on Ravelry. It is a cropped cardigan with 3/4... Read More

Ottobre Kids Design 01/2014 : Funny Faces Dresses and T shirt

Hello again, I made some more dresses for my little people. In particulr my twins. I bought the cotton jersey from B&M Fabrics in Leeds. For the pattern I used... Read More

Sewing Plans…..sort of…ish….

Hello again, So I have been mulling a bit on my sewing plans. This last week with the sewing goddeses smiling upon me has meant I have been doing what... Read More