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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
Fall 2014 Top 5 Autumn Must Sew Projects
So once I realised that I could not feasibly sew something for summer and start wearing it (on average i need 3 sittings in between a hectic demanding schedule that... 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 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
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
Metric Pattern Cutting for Children’s Wear and Babywear Book Review
In this post I review the book: Metric Pattern Cutting for Children’s Wear and Babywear by Winifred Aldrich I have always been interested in pattern drafting for kids. Being a... Read More
Small Sewing Space & How to Organise
How to Organise a Small Sewing Space Updated 11/04/2021. Are you looking for sewing room ideas on a budget for super small sewing space? Look no further. Here is how... Read More