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Tops
Ella top aka trying to rock a seventies vibe
Hi guys, Super quick post to share a super quick make. The Ella top from Liola Patterns is a a casual tank top with french seams, bust darts, a back... Read More
Sewaholic Oakridges
So I finally got round to making the Oakridge top....... Read More
McCalls M7093 Chambray
Hello chums, Its summer holidays and I have not a care in the world right now. Trying my best to plan for a fantastic holiday. In September my oldest starts... Read More
Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 3
Hello everyone, Another day another Renfrew top. This one a simple scoop neck version. Fabric is from Fabsworks in Dewsbury. I squeezed this out of leftovers from making a Lady... Read More
Off the Shoulder.. Simplicity 8045 Top
Hello everyone, Bare shoulder look……..I am a convert. This trend was not something I was keen on but it kept popping up on my IG feed and I decided to... Read More
Sewaholic Granville No. 5
Hello everyone, It seems I cannot go 6 months without making another Granville shirt. So I present to you my 5th rendition. Made in a medium weight cotton fabric.... Read More
Another Burda 2/2016 #103 Review
Hello everyone, Super quick post because I made another one of the high low top from the February issue of Burda. First one I made here with a yellow spot... Read More
2 x Pauline Alice Carme Blouse | Sewing Pattern Review –
I love Pauline Alice’s Carme blouse pattern. I have made it twice before already in a grey and white cotton here and linen Sashiko version here. Its a simple chic pattern with a... Read More
Lekala Sewing Pattern #4456 – Blouse With Short Sleeves
After my success with my first Lekala make last year – a dress for Indie Pattern Month New to Me week I have since bought more patterns. Loads more :-). What... Read More
Burda 2/2016 #105 Pattern Review
Updated 1/5/2021 I made a second top from the February issue of Burda. When I stepped out for the photoshoot hubs started chanting “Go Leeds Rhinos!”. That’s because this simple... Read More
Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 2
Hello all! Happy Wednesday! All good things happen on a Wednesday – at least thats what I like to tell myself. My good thing is I have time to... Read More
Sewaholic Patterns Renfrew Top Review
Sewaholic Patterns Renfrew Top Review of the cowl neck view.... Read More
Simplicity 1317 Sewing Pattern Review
Hello chums! Happy Mothers Day! I had a great day with many little surprises from the family. For starters my pale light coloured walls were transformed into a post modernist... Read More
Burda 2/2016 #103 Review
Hello everyone, When my February issue of BurdaStyle magazine came through the postbox, I eagerly tore it open. It was brimming with patterns I liked and felt I could make. The... Read More
Burda 1/2016 #101 Review
Burda 01/2016 #101 I have been sewing for a while but had yet to tackle sewing activewear. Here is my pattern review for Burdastyle 01/2016 #101. Yoga entered my life... Read More
Sewing Pattern Review -Sewaholic Granville Shirt
Sewaholic Ladies Sewing Pattern Granville shirt Few things look more put together than a quick pairing of jeans (preferably clean) and a well fitting shirt. Having discovered a shirt pattern... Read More
Jalie 3134 & McCalls M7026 Pattern Review
Allow me to present my final entry for the PRSewing bee – a comprehensive Jalie 3134 & McCalls M7026 pattern review An ensemble for a Jamaican swimming competitor. Finished in... Read More
Pauline Alice Carme Blouse Pattern Review + Sashiko Embroidery
Pauline Alice Carme Blouse Pattern Review Hope your day is good thus far. I thought I would share what I have been up to since my last post after finding... Read More
Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 1 & Sewaholic Granville
Hello all, How are you doing? I am ok. Its been a little while since posting but I have been beavering away. First of all I entered the PR Sewing... Read More
Butterick B5948 Review | Best Shell Top Sewing Pattern
Hello everyone! Happy Thursday! As I write this post its raining and has been raining for the last three days…..Dude where’s summer? ANyhow, tough trying to keep little people entertained. I... Read More