I recently had the privilege of participating in a round up post of self care practises that aren’t beauty related. I loved the idea of this because sometimes it feels... Read More
Updated 1/3/2020. This month my Minerva Blogger Network project is a KnipMode dress from the May 2019 issue. I was excited to sew this dress as soon as I saw... Read More
In this post, I will be chatting my thoughts on the latest Burda 7/2019 line drawings. Wow, we are already halfway through the year! If you’d like to see the... Read More
It always amazes me how rapidly 4 weeks go by and my Minervacrafts Blogger Network project is due. I appreciate the monthly routine of creating my dressmaking projects and I... Read More
Eeeek! I am now a correspondent on The Clothes Making Mavens Podcast!!! I am a big fan of Lori (frivolousatlast.com) and Helena (grayallday.com). Lori kindly did a Q&A guest post... Read More
Kwik Sew 4069 is one of those basic sewing patterns that are the foundation of any fall/winter wardrobe. I departed from my TNT Burda 09/2010 #121 Roll neck sewing pattern... Read More
Knipmode 6/2019 Line Drawings I received my Knipmode 6/2019 issue in the post and between triathlon training and half terms only managed to do the YouTube preview and this post... Read More
Updated 25/2/2020. I invited Josie to come on to the podcast and chat about facing your sewing fears. Josie has been flirting with the idea of sewing with Burda patterns... Read More
Its Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. This year they have chosen Body Image and I feel I have a lot to say about body image and the practice... Read More
I recently watched the Met Gala highlights and saw a section which covered E! Networks reaction to the fashion. I learnt a new phrase – “The most” in reference to... Read More
Yesterday I woke to an aura in my left eye. The little glimmer of kaleidoscopic light usually is a harbinger of the worst possible thing that could happen to me... Read More
Sewing with fine lightweight woven cottons – 5 tips to save time and prevent you from pulling out your hair I recently had the pleasure of sewing a Burda top... Read More
In this post, I will be sharing my thoughts and sewing plans based on the Burda 6/2016 line drawings. I like to record my initial thoughts as I am very... Read More
For this post, I will be sharing my thoughts on Burda 5/2019 line drawings and preview. This year I want to post and record my the sewing patterns I like... Read More
This year I want to post and record the sewing patterns I like from each Knipmode issue. I have created a Pinterest board so I can easily access this line... Read More
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