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    Check out our new denim range.....(Post)

    Visit our new updated Denim range! We have added loads of new denims to our website, here is a peek at some of them....Denim - Black Slub ideal for pair of casual jeans like the Morgan Boyfriend jeans

    July(Page)

           Welcome to your July 2022 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 We’ve had some record temperatures here this month and it is not even August yet. SO this month I’ve...

    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...

    Sizes 6-18(Page)

    Welcome to your December 2021 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-18 If you are wondering why we have moved to a digital version of the Newsletter, there are a number of reasons. Firstly, it will save...

    Copying my favourite skirt(Post)

    My favourite skirt is now 17 years old and still going strong. Every winter I pull it out of storage, send it to the dry cleaners and  wear the hell out  of it.Look how my outfit tones with the pretty

    February 6-18(Page)

           Welcome to your February 2023 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-18 Does a denim boilersuit count as a wardrobe staple? You bet it does! Especially when it is a...

    April(Page)

           Welcome to your April 2022 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 Every now and then, in between the pretty blouses and floaty dresses I sew, I like to embark on a big...

    'Tis the Season To Sparkle(Post)

    If you need a last minute party outfit idea then our new Sparkle sequins are just the ticket!At only £8 per metre, all of these speedy makes will have you looking a millions dollars in minutes.See the

    February 16-30(Page)

           Welcome to your February 2023 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 16-30 Does a denim boilersuit count as a wardrobe staple? You bet it does! Especially when it is a classic flight...

    Coat with leather (ish) sleeves. Part two(Post)

    I would love to be able to tell you that making this coat has been a labour of love. BUT to be honest it hasn't.  It has been frustrating, irritating, and a down right pain in the arse.I started makin

    BLUE SUMMER FABRICS(Post)

    Blue is one of my favourite colours and we have had some truly stunning new fabric in this week, all with a blue theme. Ideal for making summer dress, shirts, shorts.....1. Line printed cotton poplin2

    WAX PRINT COTTONS(Post)

    Traditional African wax print cottons are really bright and eye catching. They make wonderful clothes, like my peony dress here. They also make great cushions, bags jacket linings....We have got an am

    Simple to sew t shirt(Page)

    This top is so easy to make I did it in less than 15 minutes and you don't even need a pattern!

    Viscose - What is it?(Page)

    Viscose or Rayon is what is known as a manmade fabric. This is different to synthetic fabric in that it is made from plant based material. Rather than being spun and woven like natural fabrics such...

    Simple to sew jersey top(Post)

    This top is so easy to make I did it in less than 15 minutes and you don't even need a pattern!Requirements:Your favourite top (I choose a nice floaty one with drapey sleeves)Approx. 1 metre of 150cm

    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...

    Dressmaking.....motivation essential(Post)

    A month ago I went to the wedding of the Vintage Man Aprons (see previous blog post).I had planned to make myself a stunning midnight blue lace dress lined in hot pink satin. Using my current favourit

    PAINTERLY FABRICS(Post)

    Art and fashion collide. The Painterly trend is all about  watercolours, abstract lines and painted smudges. Pretty, bold and very wearable the painterly fashion is not just for your clothes but also

    PRETTY FLORAL STRETCH COTTONS(Post)

    One of my favourite parts about my job is selecting the fabrics for each season. The ones I look forward to the most are the stretch cottons that we bring in for the spring. These fabrics always have

    Daily sewing tips(Page)

      If you make adjustments to a pattern be sure to make the same adjustments to the lining Find a willing friend or other half to help you pin your hems, standing on a table it makes it...