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A STRIPEY COCO(Post)
Ok I know I am massively late to the Coco party and totally unoriginal making a stripey version. But seriously this top was made to be stripey and hey I've been busy. Last week I shared my Breton Top
The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 9 Episode 7(Post)It was 90's week on the Great British Sewing Bee and this week the contestants were battling for a place in the quarter finals! We loved all of the 90's references and how the contestants all drew fro
Meat fabrication(Post)WARNING THIS POST DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY HORSE MEAT (or any other real meat for that matter)Last month I was lucky enough to visit a homewares trade show in snowy Paris.While I was there I found these f
Meet Tweet the birdie cushion (+ free pattern)(Post)This weekend my friend Rebecka and her daughter Halo came over for a sewing day.I worked on my coat with leather sleeves (more about this coming soon...) and Rebecka made a lovely Alma blouse in hot p
December 2024(Page)December 2024 Welcome to your December 2024 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 It&rsquo
TIPS TO SEW A SHEER BLOUSE LIKE THE SEWING BEES(Post)Do you dare to tackle sewing a sheer blouse like those wonderful sewing bees?Sewing with a sheer fabric doesn't need to be stressful. The biggest issues that the Bees had, and lets face it they all ha
February 2024 6-18(Page)Welcome to your February 2024 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-18 We are seeing denim everywhere at the moment, from fashion week to the high-street and on the cover of every magazine. It’s...
Colette Patterns go back to their vintage roots with the Rue Dress(Post)Colette patterns have gone back to their vintage roots with the release of their latest pattern the Rue dress.Here is what Colette Patterns say about Rue:'As summer turns to fall, one day can be sunny
October 2023(Page)Welcome to your October 2023 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 I know it is a little early to be mentioning the ‘C’ word but this felt like the right time to...
January(Page)Welcome to your January 2022 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 What better time than the New Year to try and learn a new skill! It’s cold outside and our calendars...
December (6-30)(Page)Welcome to your December 2022 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 We have certainly seen some colder weather this week, and this month’s Dream Wardrobe is perfect...
New in - Winter jersey fabrics(Post)In this colder weather you need a thicker jersey to layer up in. Take a peek at our latest jersey dressmaking fabrics. Once again all fresh in from Italy and amazing quality.Cherish is a thick jersey
Coat with leather (ish) sleeves. Part one(Post)In my post My first download(able sewing pattern) I talked about the Wool coat I was going to make with the Burdastyle pattern 101BI have made a start on the coat but with no images and a brief page o
May(Page)Welcome to your May 2022 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 For all you vintage lovers out there, this month’s Dream Wardrobe is the PERFECT summer dress!...
Day Dress In Bloom Viscose & Linen(Post)I love the simple silhouettes of The Avid Seamstress patterns. Here is my Day dress made in our Linen and viscose mix fabric Bloom. It is a simple dress with a concealed zip back fastening, gathered s
NEW DESIGNER FABRICS(Post)I am so excited about the latest dressmaking fabrics that have arrived from Italy.The Fabric Godmother designer collection is a specially selected range of dress fabrics that are all end of rolls from
February 2025 (Page)Welcome to your February 2025 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 With Spring on the way, we are starting to plan our new season wardrobe, and what everyone needs in their wardrobe is an amazing...
May 2023(Page)Welcome to your May 2023 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30
June 2024(Page)Please note: the rolls have compressed some of the seersucker, giving it a smoother appearance. The lovely crinkly texture will return on washing. We recommend a 30-degree cycle and a line dry...
Vintage lace brooch project(Post)My Great Aunt Maddie left among her belongings a fabulous bag of old lace, she had been collecting it for years. I have kept it all this time, I didn't know what I would do with it but knew it would c