Hepburn turtleneck
Here is my Hepburn turtleneck jumper by Itch to Stitch. It’s a PDF download with 31 pages of pattern to lay out. However, not only can you limit the printing … Continue reading
Kwik Sew bra
I was told that bra making is addictive….. I’m finding that its not because you need lots of bras, although I guess that one cannot have too many, but because … Continue reading
Marlborough Bra by Orange Lingerie
My bras were getting uncomfortable, so I popped off to Marks and Spencers to be measured. The result was alarming, especially when the lady brought me a new suitably sized … Continue reading
#SewBrum top
This is another version of Vogue 9063, which I used when I had a go at tie dye work. I hadn’t sewn for several weeks when I went to #SewBrum … Continue reading
The Aspen Dress
After the success of the Claire Cami by Serendipity Studios, I bought another of their patterns back in July. It was always intended as a winter dress, and it’s been … Continue reading
Batik Course in Bali
I was excited at the prospects of learning more about Indonesia’s fascination with fabric, and in particular, batik, very much its national treasure, but I don’t think I imagined I’d … Continue reading
A slight change in direction
I haven’t had my sewing machine out for 3 months now. Not since I started back at work again. I work and sew in the same space, but that has … Continue reading
One week, One pattern 2016
For the first time I am going to join in the challenge. I think that the timing will work out OK for trying to wear the same pattern at some … Continue reading
Simple Sew Chelsea Blouse – shirring
As a free pattern with Love Sewing magazine, this pattern is good value, but I would not want to pay £10 for it. I’m afraid that yet again I was … Continue reading
Serendipity Studios Claire Cami Maxi
I really enjoyed making this dress using Serendipity Studios Claire Cami pattern. After making a knit maxi using McCalls pattern, and not liking the result at all, I decided to … Continue reading