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Mens Sewing: McCalls M6044 Pattern Review
Updated 22/8/2022. I have another men’s shirts sewn from McCalls M6044 in a fabulous watermelons poplin cotton that I bought from Etsy. Mens sewing can be such a challenging task,... Read More
Jalie Nico Raglan Tee 3669 Sewing Pattern Review
Here is a favourite raglan T-shirt sewing pattern that I have sewn 5 times already – Jalie 3669 Nico Raglan Tee. I love sewing for my husband as it is... Read More
McCalls M6044 Chambray Men’s Shirt
McCalls M6044 is the pattern that keeps on giving! I love using this pattern to make shirts for my husband. This would be number 9 that I have made for... Read More
Sew House Seven Nehalem Pants x3 | For Him, Her & Me
I sewed a trio of SewHouse7 Nehalem pants! I believe when you sew three of the same pattern it becomes a TNT? How about when the pattern is something that... Read More
Burda 3/2019 #110 Review
Burda 3/2019 #110 Review Here is a pattern review of a top from Burda 3/2019 #110 wrap top. I sewed this top in a lightweight chiffon fabric. I like how... Read More
Grasser Pattern No. 639 Pattern Review | MEN’S Cashmere COAT
Update 13/02/2020. In this post, I am sharing my Grasser men’s coat NO. 639 pattern review. But first, this story starts with the Thread Theory Goldstream Peacoat – My first... 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
Burda 6873 Pattern Review | Men’s Sewing
Updated 29/01/2020. This post is a Burda 6873 pattern review post. In my sewing life, the thing I was most scared of sewing was smart work trousers for my husband.... Read More
Mens Hooded T-Shirt For Him, Drafted by Me
“Honey, can I wear this sharks top?” He called out from the top of the stairs. “Sure you can babe. You don’t need to ask my permission, its in your... Read More
MCBN October Lobsters Shirt
I made a lobsters shirt for my husband! And I drafted it myself! I have been wanting to flex my drafting skills of late and voila! Here is the link... Read More
MCBN August: Kwik Sew K3389 Coveralls & Allotment Stuff
This heatwave has been so good for our allotment. Berries have never sweeter, pumpkins have never grown as large, our bounty from the allotment is the best we have yet... Read More
Burda 7525 Sewing Pattern Review | Mens Shirt Sewing
Blue skies, bright shining sun, birdsong. I love summer, the light grants bright vibrant colours. This July we have been out at dawn and dusk to catch the perfect light... Read More
MCBN June: Raglan Sleeve Tees – Jalie 3669
June is quite possibly one of my favourite months of the year! All the plants in my garden and at our allotment are green, verdant and lush. If nature did... Read More
May the Fourth be with you. A Star Wars McCalls M6044
I made this shirt for May the Fourth Star Wars day. Mr SNS had selected the fabric himself from B&M Fabrics around the New Year. He originally wanted piping... Read More
MCBN May Man Jeans: Vogue V8801
I made jeans for Mr SNS! So ridiculously proud of these as they have been a long time in my head. I think I overthink things sometimes because these were... Read More
A Different kind of sewing….
I have a little brother who is quite fussy about his clothes. When he finds something he likes he tends to buy upwards of 5 of the same item as... Read More
Burda 6602 Mens T-shirt Sewing Pattern Review
Recently I discovered a new fabric shop in Leeds called Fabrics for All. I went there to investigate and came away with a bagful of fabric despite the fact that... Read More
Hygge Hubby Capsule Pt 3: McCalls M7486
My February Minerva Craft Blogger Network post is live. I made the third and final garment of my husband’s hygge inspired capsule. The weather hasn’t been too cooperative on a... Read More
Butterick B6097 – Pattern Review
The story with this top is that it started as a Pinterest pin on my Clothes I Think I Can Make board. Sometime later, I randomly stumbled upon a McCall... Read More
Hygge Hubby Capsule Pt 2: The Tee by Merchant & Mills
Its that time of the month again, the second Tuesday of every month is when my posts are published on the Minerva Craft Blogger Network. For this month I made... Read More