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DIY Sewing Projects
These are all my handmade DIY sewing projects. The projects are sewn using sewing patterns from McCall Pattern Company (Vogue Patterns, McCalls, Butterick, Kwik Sew, New Look, Simplicity), Burdastyle paper sewing patterns and indie sewing pattern companies (Sew Different, Colette, Grainline Studio, Style Arc, Lekala Patterns, Sewaholic Patterns, Dp Studio Fashion, Tilly and the Buttons).
I also favour sewing with sewing pattern magazines like Burda Germany magazine, Knipmode, Ottobre Design, La Mia Boutique and Patrones.
If you love sewing and would like to see more easy and quick DIY projects then read on.
Here come the O W L S! Owlet sweaters for the Twinnage!
These cuties! Purple yarn is a Debie Bliss Cashmerino Aran and the grey is Red Heart Soft. It feels lovely and soft and of course its super wash. Since my last... Read More
McCalls M6844 Pattern Review
McCalls M6844 Pattern Review Saw this pattern and fell for the high low swingy peplum. I was looking for a bit of sass and I found it with M6844. I... Read More
Kate and Rose Patterns Giselle Maxi Dress Pattern Review
Winter is coming…but I love this pattern so I thought I would make it in a wintry interlock fabric. I first saw Giselle way back in April I think on... Read More
Marion Cardigan or 12 things I thought I knew about knitting but actually had no idea!
I literally  stumbled upon this Marion Cardigan KAL while reading another blog sidebar and thought why not? I had never been on a KAL before, the cardigan looked cute. It an Andi... Read More
New Look 6170 Pattern Review
TNT Kids pyjamas sewing pattern..... Read More
Named Patterns Dakota Shawl Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Updated 11/4/2021 – As part of Froctober over at the Monthly Stitch I came across this pattern from Finnish designers Named. The curved hem line appealed to me so did... Read More
Colette Mabel Number 2 or Slow and Steady wins the race
Everything that could go wrong with this make went wrong. Its not my best and I know why ; I really believed I could make it in an hour... Read More
New Look 6170 Boys Fleece PJs
New Look 6170 Children’s Pyjamas Sewing Pattern Review This weekend I decided to make some fleecey pj bottoms for the little men in my life. ( in truth I start... Read More
Tilly and the Buttons Coco Sewing Pattern Review
Couture Coco featuring loads of hand sewn detail!... Read More
Baby scooter dress McCalls M6727
I am going to Switzerland this weekend to see my baby niece who was born in July. Super Exciting! Decided to  make her a dress similar to the ones I... Read More
Simplicity 3854 Baby’s Dress Sewing Pattern Review
I made these cute stripey dresses after I was inspired by Janet over at KitchenTableSewing. An adorable little girl’s dress. I used a multicolor stripe poly cotton bought from Leeds Market.... Read More
Simplicity 1473 Pattern Review
Pattern Review of Simplicity 1473 Sewing pattern. This was the first one I sewed up – I have since made more for my twins – hooded dresses here. An easy... Read More
Pattern Review: Coco by Tilly and the Buttons
What can I say? I love sewing with indie sewing patterns and the Coco dress by Tilly & The Buttons is a favourite. It was my first overlocker project. Using... Read More
Colette Patterns Moneta Knit Dress Review
 So I finally completed the Moneta. This is actually a muslin but a wearable one as it turns out.  My thoughts are :  I like it –... Read More
Burda 9645 Sewing Pattern Review
Linen trousers! Loved making these. the instructions were soo easy peesy lemon squeezy to follow. I didn’t put the pockets on it because well my six month old twins don’t... Read More
McCalls M6727 Review – Scooter dresses
They say practice makes perfect…… I wouldn’t agree with perfect bit but it certainly does improve technique. My second go at making these cute dresses for my girls went faster... Read More
Granny square crochet blanket
Just finished this granny square blankie. The kids love it and I had much fun making it.... Read More
McCalls M6727 Pattern Review | Grumpy Owls
This was a relatively easy project and I enjoyed making a pocket for the first time. I was challenged by the curved seams in the yoke of the dresses. I... Read More
From Onesie to Stuffed Toy Elephant
Updated Feb 2020. My babies had outgrown these lovely fluffy onesies and I really wanted to have them as a keepsake. I decided the best way to keep them would... Read More