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Hi, I’m Sarah…thanks for stopping by. Here I aim to document my sewing journey; the greats, the just wearable and – lets be real – the absolute fails; sharing whatever I learn along the way here, with you.

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Posting in case anyone finds it helpful - I'm ignoring the pattern pieces here and calculating my own neckband length as it's so variable depending on the knit fabric you're using; my jersey comfortably stretches more than 30% - so I'm measuring the length of my neckline (38"), taking this measurement and multiplying it by .70% (ie 30% less than the neckline width) to give me the measurement I need - 26.5" - to cut my neckband (to  which I'll add a small seam allowance). ((Scroll to see what I mean)) Simples! . . . #ificanyoucan #jerseyfabric #sewingstretch #createmakeshare #sewingknits #sewingtip #homesewing #handmadewardrobe #fortheloveofsewing #icansewthis #sewingchronicles #isewmyownclothes #handmadeclothing #isew
Hang on, what's occurring?!?! Could it actually be that my Sewjo, who packed her bags and apparently left for deepest Siberia months ago has finally decided to return home?! Sewing HAS occurred!!! Please help me in Welcoming my Sewjo back; she's feeling somewhat sheepish and a little bit shy!!! . . #welcomehomesewjo #sewingjourney #sewjo #sewingspace #sewingtime #maker #sewersofinstagram #sewingmakesmehappy #momswhosew #timetosew
So whilst taking a break from obsessively sewing, I seem to have developed a new obsession with planning upcoming makes! I've got a spreadsheet going on and everything, sourcing patterns, supplies and samples left, right and centre! 😂 Got to say I was totally blown away by the samples I ordered from @patternsandplains - I immediately bought a length of this fab modal/bamboo blend twill and can't wait to get stuck into it!! . . . #sewingcapsulewardrobe #seamstress #seamstresslife #lovesewing #diywardrobe #handmadecloset #homesewnwardrobe #makeyourownfashion #obsessivesewer #sewingismysuperpower #sewist #sewersofinstagram #slowfashion #imakemyclothes #ilovetosew #fabricsamples #twillfabric #
It was my birthday recently and I received lots of sewing related goodies including this fab #secretpyjamas pin from the lovely Kathy @sew_dainty - it's so cute and sparkly and I love it!! I may spam you with more stuff!! 🤣 . You may have noticed I've not been posting much lately; that's because I'm working on an all together different project at the moment - myself!! ✊Don't worry, I'm well and happy and planning upcoming sewing projects like crazy; I just need time to focus on getting my physical health firmly back on track having approached this too often but too half-heartedly in the past. . ((not a sponsored, affiliated or AD post - item was purchased 😁)) #sewinggifts #sewdaintyjewellery #sewsewsew #sewinghappiness #sewingjewellery #sewingfun #isew #sewhappy #sewme #sewingismysuperpower #sewingtherapy #sewistsofinstagram
Video calling my #sewtogetherforsummer co-hosts to pick the Winners!!! Glass of vino and random number generator at the ready!! (I do believe Monika has screen grabbed some even less flattering pictures than this but she's under strict instructions not to post them! 🤣😂) Wearing my #sukirobe which makes me feel fancy without making any effort!! 🤣 Hopefully able to announce the full list of winners tomorrow across our 3 feeds - • @sewsarahsmith • @sewing_in_spain • @rocco.sienna Good luck everyone!! 😘😘😘 . . . #sewhappy #sewfun #sew #sewingchallenge #sewcialist #sewingfriends #sewingkeepsmesane #sewingismytherapy #sewingismysuperpower #fortheloveofsewing
WOW!!!!!!! 🎉🍾🎉 767 Entries!!! . Congratulations and HUGE thanks to you ALL!!!! . • Fingers crossed we'll be able to announce the #sewtogetherforsummer 2019 Winners on Wednesday this week 🤞 • We'll be posting the details of the Winners - together with their allocated prize - split across all our feeds so keep your eyes peeled! 👀 @sewsarahsmith @sewing_in_spain @rocco.sienna . . . #sewsewsew #isew #cosermola #jaimecoudre #sewover50 #memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #sewingaddict #sewingismysuperpower #instasewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewyourown #sewityourself #ilovesewing #lovesewing #handmadewardrobe #sewcialists #fortheloveofsewing
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Hi, I’m Sarah and I’m rather fond of sewing. And by ‘rather fond’, I really mean ‘absolutely obsessed’! You can find out more about me by clicking on my profile pic to go to my ‘Seamstress Tag’ post or you can click on ‘About Me / Contact Me’ tab in the main menu. Happy Sewing! x

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Posting in case anyone finds it helpful - I'm ignoring the pattern pieces here and calculating my own neckband length as it's so variable depending on the knit fabric you're using; my jersey comfortably stretches more than 30% - so I'm measuring the length of my neckline (38"), taking this measurement and multiplying it by .70% (ie 30% less than the neckline width) to give me the measurement I need - 26.5" - to cut my neckband (to  which I'll add a small seam allowance). ((Scroll to see what I mean)) Simples! . . . #ificanyoucan #jerseyfabric #sewingstretch #createmakeshare #sewingknits #sewingtip #homesewing #handmadewardrobe #fortheloveofsewing #icansewthis #sewingchronicles #isewmyownclothes #handmadeclothing #isew
Hang on, what's occurring?!?! Could it actually be that my Sewjo, who packed her bags and apparently left for deepest Siberia months ago has finally decided to return home?! Sewing HAS occurred!!! Please help me in Welcoming my Sewjo back; she's feeling somewhat sheepish and a little bit shy!!! . . #welcomehomesewjo #sewingjourney #sewjo #sewingspace #sewingtime #maker #sewersofinstagram #sewingmakesmehappy #momswhosew #timetosew
So whilst taking a break from obsessively sewing, I seem to have developed a new obsession with planning upcoming makes! I've got a spreadsheet going on and everything, sourcing patterns, supplies and samples left, right and centre! 😂 Got to say I was totally blown away by the samples I ordered from @patternsandplains - I immediately bought a length of this fab modal/bamboo blend twill and can't wait to get stuck into it!! . . . #sewingcapsulewardrobe #seamstress #seamstresslife #lovesewing #diywardrobe #handmadecloset #homesewnwardrobe #makeyourownfashion #obsessivesewer #sewingismysuperpower #sewist #sewersofinstagram #slowfashion #imakemyclothes #ilovetosew #fabricsamples #twillfabric #

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