Posts filed under: 2019

2019

All posts from 2019.

6 Alternative Christmas Gift Ideas | Wellbeing Presents 2023

Alternative Christmas Gift Guide for Wellbeing and Selfcare Don’t know what to buy for your loved ones? They seem to already have loads of fabrics, sewing patterns, and tools? Here... Read More

Burda 2/2019 #115 Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Here is my Burda 2/2019 #115 dress sewing pattern review of the project that I sewed up earlier this year. It was one of those sewing projects where the sum... Read More

The 10 Best Bluprint Sewing Classes Worth Buying in 2020

Online sewing courses provide a way to learn from the comfort of your own home and in your own time. With Bluprint , you can tailor the areas of sewing... Read More

2019 Review | A year of Saturday Night Stitch

Christmas is over, and New Year’s has yet to arrive. I found myself drifting through this no man’s land, where the normal rules of time and space don’t seem to... Read More

7 Best Books of 2019

My Favourite Books of 2019 From bestsellers to hidden gems, I have rounded up the best books of 2019 that I have read so far. Get ready to add to... Read More

SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater Pattern Review |

For this month’s Minervacrafts Blogger Network project I am chatting about the SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater pattern review. With 2 versions available in one – this sewing pattern from independent pattern... Read More

Burda 1/2019 #111 Sewing Pattern Review

Pattern review of Grasser No. 132 Raglan Sleeve Dress sewn in a Lady McElroy viscose jersey.... Read More

The Biggest Sewing & Dressmaking Trends of the Decade

The Biggest Sewing Trends of the Last Decade Before we slide into 2020 I wanted to take a look back over the trends and movements that have shaped the Twenty-Tens.... Read More

Sculptural Bucket Coat Sewing Pattern Review

I never knew I needed a bucket coat until I saw one. In this post, I share my pattern review of the Sculptural Bucket Coat sewing pattern designed by Tree... Read More

Vlogmas 2023 : Video Ideas

Last year I wanted to vlogmas but it wasn’t until the last minute that I realised it and so I didn’t. I did, however, watch a lot of vlogmases on... Read More

Video Tutorial| How to Sew – McCalls M6044 | DIY Mens Shirt

Today’s sewalong video post is for McCalls M6044 Men’s Shirt sewing pattern. It is a fun festive project that is perfect for Christmas! I had so much fun sewing this... Read More

Musings on Frocktails2019 hosted by Sew Different Patterns

I recently had the pleasure of attending Frocktails 2019 in Clackheaton where designer Laura Casey of Sew Different Patterns has her studio. It was the second this sewcial event has... Read More

Named Patterns Helmi Tunic Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Going outside my comfort zone is something I try to do as much as is possible. This month MCBN project (which you can read on Minerva here) is no exception!... Read More

Video SewAlong| How to Sew – Everyday Chic Dress by Sew Different Patterns

I am super excited about today’s Everyday Chic Dress sew-along video because it features a sewing pattern I love very much. I have sewn 3 Everyday Chic Dresses so far... Read More

Burda 7/2015 #110 Dress Sewing Pattern Review

I sewed up this midi dress in Lady McElroy cotton lawn for a Minerva guest post and I love how it turned out. I used Burda 7/2015 #110 midi dress... Read More

Video| Burda 12/2019 First Announcement

Here is a video post of the first announcement of Burda 12/2019 line drawings. There are some interesting patterns and fabric choices! Enjoy! Updated with the full magazine browsethrough that... Read More

Colette Seamwork Neenah Knit Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Pattern Description: Seamwork Neenah is a turtle neck knit dress. Knee-length. Long sleeves. PDF. Pattern Sizing: XS – 3XL. I sewed the medium. Did it look like the photo/drawing on... Read More

Art Gallery Fabrics Painterly Wash Everyday Chic Dress

I sewed another Everyday Chic Dress in delicious Art Gallery Fabric Denim Chambray – Painterly Wash for the Minerva Blogger Network. I love it turned out and here is the... Read More

Burda 9/2019 Line Drawings & Favourites

In this post, I will be chatting about Burda 9/2019 line drawings. September is upon us and as I get back to school with the kids, it also means getting... Read More