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Selfless Sewing: McCalls M6044 for my brother….but modelled by OH…
Hello everyone, Here is a shirt I actually sewed in January 2016 for my little brother who lives in Switzerland. He spent Christmas with us and I offered to make... Read More
Burda Young B6719 Mens Casual Pants Pattern Review
My other half is my loudest cheerleader who deserves to benefit from my sewing addiction. So in order to show my appreciation of his support I made him some much needed joggers... Read More
Colette Laurel Shift dress
Hello everyone, This was my first White Tree Blogger Network project. For my first project, I decided to fill a gap in my wardrobe – the shift dress.... Read More
Simplicity 1473 Girls Hooded Dresses
My greatest sewing pleasure is sewing for my little people – but sewing for the twinks is my joy. I love choosing contrasting fabrics to make them garments that are the... Read More
McCalls M7430 Pattern Review
Hello everyone, I am so behind with my blogging – though its February I still am blogging things from last year – still better late than never. I purchased this... Read More
Ottobre Kids Magazine Sheepish Hooded Jumper
Continuing with the theme of sewing for others, I am happy to share one of my favourite kids makes from last year. My second little person was a sheep in... Read More
Ottobre Kids Design 01/2014 : Birthday Dresses (Funny Faces)
Hello again, I made some more dresses for my little people’s birthday outfits. This is the pattern that I used. I made one change which was to have a straight... Read More
Self Drafted Men’s Tee shirt
Hello chums, One of the perks of enrolling on the pattern drafting class was that I had access to loads of drafting paper and a large spacious studio to work... Read More
Butterick B6388 & the winner is….
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for all your lovely comments on my debut Minerva Craft Blogger Network make. Minerva kindly offered to sponsor a £50 fabric bundle giveaway. Deadline... Read More
2016 Hits and Lessons Learnt
In which I am deeply reflective about the last 12 months.... Read More
Simplicity S8222 Mimi G Jeans
Hello, I made another pair of jeans in a ponte grey fabric. It’s the same ponte I used for my Marfy dress – its thick with good stretch recovery. This... Read More
Lekala 4437 Sewing Pattern Review: A Christmas Day Dress
I thought I may have time to share a quick sewing pattern review of Lekala 4437. This is my little red dress that I wore for today. Its a dress... Read More
Burda 9/2010 #121 Review
Hello everyone, Today’s post is a super quick one to share a very simple top. I made this from an old Burda magazine that I bought on Ebay last year.... Read More
Marfy 3879
I made a Marfy pattern! Its a big deal for me because I have idolised Marfy patterns and Vogue Paris Original vintage patterns for a long time. I am yet to find... Read More
Burda 12/2014 #114 Sewing Pattern Review
Hello everyone, Here is another Burda make as I race towards the end of the year in which I must make at least 12 Burda garments. I do really like BurdaStyle... Read More
The Great British Sewing Bee From STitch to Style: The Japanese Top
Hello all, I am ever so pleased to share this top with you that has become an unexpected favourite of mine. It’s from the GBSB sewing book from the most... Read More
Fabric Giveaway and my first ever Minerva Craft Blogger Network make
Hello chums, I have joined the Minerva Craft Blogger Network and my first project just went live on their site <link here> I made a dress using some gorgeous Art... Read More
Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 4, 5 & 6
I can’t believe I only made my first Renfrew top early this year around February time. Now I have 6 versions – with still more to make. Renfrew Pt 4... Read More
Simplicity 2451 Sewing Pattern Review
Hello, Following on from my previous post on the bat sleeve dress – I used the scrap fabric to make a short skirt. The fabric is a nice medium weight... Read More
More Ottobre Kids Design Dresses 04/2014 Issue
Hello everyone, I have made more dresses from Ottobre Design Kids 04/2014 issue. It’s the sweater dress here. This will be the third time I have made this pattern, <link here for earlier... Read More