Sewing World magazine

The Matilda Shirtdress by Megan Nielsen : my first magazine article!

January 14, 2018

Hi! Please indulge me – I wanted to share two things with you; my excitement over my first published sewing magazine article and it’s subject matter – my Matilda Shirtdress from Megan Nielsen! I popped along to the newsagents the other day and picked up the January edition of Sewing World magazine because… look! Inside there’s me! … More The Matilda Shirtdress by Megan Nielsen : my first magazine article!

Sewsarahsmith

My #2018MakeNine : my ‘I’m All Giddy With Excitement’ list!

January 1, 2018

Ah I love this ‘gentle challenge’ because it’s more of a personal pledge than anything; a New Years’ Resolution, if you will. Not only do I find this challenge a useful tool for focusing the ol’ thought processes, I’m hoping it also reflects the evolution of my skill-set and style. Well, that’s the excuse I’m using to … More My #2018MakeNine : my ‘I’m All Giddy With Excitement’ list!

Hey June Kensington dress

The Kensington Dress by Hey June Patterns – the perfect girls dress!?

December 11, 2017

Hi! Proving that a sewing project doesn’t have to be complicated to tick all the boxes; the Kensington Dress by Hey June Patterns is as close to a perfect ‘everyday’ girls dress as you can get. Covering an age range of 18 mths to 10 years with optional neck placket or as a simple pullover … More The Kensington Dress by Hey June Patterns – the perfect girls dress!?

Sewing storage

My Sewing Room Set Up + Tips for Sewing in a Small Space!

December 5, 2017

I don’t know about you but I love checking out other people’s sewing spaces. And I’m always on the look out for neat storage ideas. So I thought I’d share my new dinky sewing area / set up with you, to illustrate how little room you actually need to create a really efficient sewing space! This … More My Sewing Room Set Up + Tips for Sewing in a Small Space!

Sew Sarah smith

Dartless FBA for Knits – Do You Need One & What’s the Best Method?

November 1, 2017

Today’s mega topic for discussion is all about creating dartless Full Bust Adjustments for knit sewing patterns. There are loads of different methods out there; do you really need one and, if so, which works best? Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin! You may recall that recently I sewed up my first Jenna Cardigan. Whilst … More Dartless FBA for Knits – Do You Need One & What’s the Best Method?

Sewing with knits

The Jenna Cardigan by Muse – a workhorse of a pattern!

October 9, 2017

Hurray I’ve finally sewn up a Jenna Cardi! Although a relatively simple pattern, it wasn’t without issues; mainly around fit. Let’s just start by saying that Muse state this pattern is designed for an hourglass figure (hurray!), a height of 5.10″ (boo!) and a B cup (ah hum). I’m 5.3″ and a D cup… I … More The Jenna Cardigan by Muse – a workhorse of a pattern!

Sewsarahsmith

I made a dress to match my favourite pair of Converse! The Dune maxi dress by Valentine & Stitch

September 27, 2017

I’ve made a dress to match my favourite pair of Converse trainers! That’s totally normal, right? I’m usually found running errands at break neck speed and dressed,  for life preserving reasons, in baggy jeans and sensible shoes. But there are times I wish I looked a bit more ‘put together’ without, admittedly, putting in any extra … More I made a dress to match my favourite pair of Converse! The Dune maxi dress by Valentine & Stitch