Multi use children’s patterns
One cannot stop sewing forever! Amongst other things, the results of sewing usually come about much faster than cross stitch and embroidery. Having said that, the sewing process creates a … Continue reading
A coat with provenance
Buying at source is such a trendy thing to do, but CAN COST A LOT OF MONEY. Finally, i have a coat made from Trefriw Woollen Mill tweed. It’s highly … Continue reading
To buy or to make? That is the question.
Dressing gowns. A friend gave me an old duvet cover, thinking i might like to make a summer dress from the fabric. Well, i was due to go on holiday … Continue reading
Simplicity Hack-Along 8700
Time to enter a competition! I haven’t entered a competition for ages. And I could do with a new coat, so I had a go at hacking 8700. It doesn’t … Continue reading
Fabworks jacket
I first met the Fabworks team at the Sewing Bee Live event at Exel. I promised them at some point on a trip to Yorkshire I would pop into Dewsbury … Continue reading
‘Jacket’ blouse
I got this idea from someone who was on my trip to Gujarat last year. It was just a long sleeved cotton blouse with a bit of room for warm … Continue reading
New sleepwear
My sleepwear needs a bit of updating. I get attached to nightwear, and often wear it until it is well worn out, and even after I have, in theory, replaced … Continue reading
Shorts pyjamas in honour of my apiary!
The box is in place, the seeds have been planted, and now I have the pyjamas to match! Oh, how I looked forward to starting a blog post with those … Continue reading
Addicted! More bra sewing
I’ve made three now. This post is a review of where I’m at with regard to making bras. The first was Orange Lingerie’s Marlborough bra, made from scrap Broderie Anglais … 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
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