Bianca coat by Sew Me Something
When I went to the Sewing Bee Live in September, i had every intention of buying this pattern for the Bianca ‘coatigan’. I saw Jules’ sample at the event in … Continue reading
Maker’s Atelier Book Bag
I have decided that this design in The Essential Collection book, is worthy of its own post. As I write this, I have made 5 1/2! In fact, I have run … Continue reading
A flock of Larks
It seems that I really did need Grainline Studios’ Lark T-shirt pattern. I have made 4 now! So here are numbers 2, 3 and 4. The first was blogged here. … Continue reading
Butterick 6492 by Katherine Tilton
Yes another Tilton design. The sisters have a certain style which seems to suit me. The fabric is a beautifully soft, stable knit from Barry’s. I bought the … Continue reading
Lark Tee by Grainline Studio
You know when you need to treat yourself, or you just need bias binding, so you go into Guthrie-Ghani. And then you cannot leave the shop without making sure that there … 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
McCalls7576 – Not recommended. Sorry.
It’s not very often that I post failures. I’d like to think that I have an idea what will work and what won’t work. I subscribe to Sew Today and eagerly … Continue reading
Oliver & S Playtime leggings
Many thanks to Janet at DIY Wardrobe for this recommendation. At the end of my post about the Geranium dress, I asked for recommendations for a leggings pattern that would … Continue reading
Geranium – Made by Rae
My little great niece has already outgrown the first set of clothes that I made for her from a ‘new born’ Butterick pattern. I am so aware that a lot … Continue reading
Hacking V1549
There’s nothing like getting a brand new pattern and deciding to hack it first time out. This is a Sandra Betzina, Today’s Fit pattern. Every one of my measurement fell … Continue reading
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