Burda and Big 4 : Our #sewtogetherforsummer Wrap Dress Pattern Picks! (Plus a Wildcard and a Freebie!)

April 18, 2018

Hello again!! Looking for some more #sewtogetherforsummer 2018 wrap dress inspiration? We’ve got loads for you today! Firstly, have you seen Helen from Helen’s Closet’s fabulous ‘Indie Darling’ Wrap Dress blog post?She’s chosen some amazing patterns from a whole host of Indie designers which are bound to inspire you! Here we bring you our top … More Burda and Big 4 : Our #sewtogetherforsummer Wrap Dress Pattern Picks! (Plus a Wildcard and a Freebie!)

Blogger Book Tour : Wendy Ward’s ‘Beginners Guide to Sewing with Knitted Fabrics’ Book Review and Makes

April 13, 2018

Hi! I was delighted to be asked to join the Book Tour, following some of my favourite sewing bloggers, for Wendy Ward’s new tome ‘A Beginners Guide to Sewing Knitted Fabrics’. This was originally scheduled to happen earlier in the year but was delayed whilst the book went to reprint, as the original run sold … More Blogger Book Tour : Wendy Ward’s ‘Beginners Guide to Sewing with Knitted Fabrics’ Book Review and Makes

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Sewing a Gift to Myself : the Piccadilly Pyjamas by Nina Lee

April 9, 2018

Hello! I’m so (sew!) happy to be sharing this make with you as it fills me with much joy! Having sewn nothing but sensible winter jersey for the last while, it felt incredible to get my hands on this extravagant cotton lawn and to indulge myself in whimsy. The Piccadilly Pyjamas by Nina Lee in … More Sewing a Gift to Myself : the Piccadilly Pyjamas by Nina Lee

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My #sewtogetherforsummer Wrap Dress: the Appleton by Cashmerette

April 4, 2018

Hi! So I’ve sewn the first of my #sewtogetherforsummer wrap dresses; the Appleton by Cashmerette. I’m kicking myself for not trying this pattern sooner as it’s such a simple and quick sew yet is brilliantly drafted to ensure a really great fit. I’ve sewn a few wrap dresses in my time (see McCalls 7119 here … More My #sewtogetherforsummer Wrap Dress: the Appleton by Cashmerette

The #sewtogetherforsummer 2018 Sponsored Gifts!

March 31, 2018

We are so incredibly thankful for the time, support and gifts sponsored by our #sewtogetherforsummer 2018 backers. Want to know what goodies they’ve offered? Then read on! There’s an incredible 52 separate Gifts being offered from a range of companies representing the diversity and vibrancy of our sewing community; from the large to the start … More The #sewtogetherforsummer 2018 Sponsored Gifts!

#sewtogetherforsummer 2018! Sewing a Wrap Dress for summer? We’ve got you covered!

March 28, 2018

It seems strange that I’m actually typing this up as the last of the recent snows finally melts away but snow be damned; it’s officially spring and I’m getting tired of sewing Winter Warmers so let’s talk about … sewing together for Summer! Myself @sewsarahsmith, Suzy @sewing_in_spain and Monika @rocco.sienna have been putting out little … More #sewtogetherforsummer 2018! Sewing a Wrap Dress for summer? We’ve got you covered!

All Sewn Up : Jan-Feb … a bit of a ‘Life Lately’

March 4, 2018

Hello sewing friends, thanks for dropping by. I could do with a chat! Although fully intending to, I haven’t written one of these ‘All Sewn Up’ diary style blog posts in a while. My life has been subject to some flux lately and I found myself unable to find the words with which to contextualise … More All Sewn Up : Jan-Feb … a bit of a ‘Life Lately’

The Halifax Hoodie by Hey June Patterns – me and this pattern are totally Besties!

February 13, 2018

Woohoo I’m so happy to be posting about these makes. Do you sometimes feel with your sewing that all too often there is an inevitable niggle, big or small; the thing we wished we’d done differently? Or that everything’s ‘right’ but it just feels a bit ‘meh’ anyway? Well, I’m happy to report there is … More The Halifax Hoodie by Hey June Patterns – me and this pattern are totally Besties!

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Pattern Testing the Avery Leggings by Helen’s Closet

February 5, 2018

Hi all! You’ll have, in all likelihood, seen that Helen of Helen’s Closet has just released the brand new Avery leggings pattern? (And yes, these are the leggings I hinted at in my #2018MakeNine plans post!) They have a smoothing doubled waistband, a gusset for mobility and no side seam meaning this pattern would make a great … More Pattern Testing the Avery Leggings by Helen’s Closet