Anyone else completely obsessed with checks/gingham at the moment? I cannot get enough! It fits so well into my cottagecore / hobbit aesthetic which is definitely my 2022 vibe. I originally ordered this fabric to make an Anthea Dress but after feeling how thick and stable it is I decided to make a pinafore –…
My apologies that this post is a little image-heavy, I am so happy with this photoshoot! It just screams Spring and I am absolutely delighted with those vibrant Daffodils in the background! Did you know that the Narcissus flower is the flower of the Greek underworld? It was the flower Persephone was picking when she…
The spring weather is here! When this fabric arrived I definitely knew it would get so much wear in spring! The florals are so beautiful and the colours so pretty. The pattern I have used is the Anna Allen Anthea Blouse which you may remember I have made before and I think it is perfect…
This blog post was written for The Avid Seamstress as part of my role in their blogging team, The Avid Makers. I am going back and sharing makes that never made it to the blog. I think it is important to not just create content when things are 'new' - sharing older makes is always…
Today I have a knitting project to share with you but first I wanted to let you know that the name of my blog is changing from 'Sewstainability' to 'Making and Books'. It is still me (hi!) and the content will still be the same (although possibly more mentions of the books I'm reading?) but…
I ordered this New Look 6678 pattern to join in with Minerva's #SewnWithNewLook challenge in January. I love the square neck, the puff sleeves and the button front - I've been looking for this exact pattern for a while and had completely overlooked New Look as it is not a brand I have ever used before. The…
You know I love a free pattern and this is no exception! It is the free Litmus Cowl pattern by Jude Harper who is the incredible indie dyer behind Stranded Dyeworks - it is available to download for free on Ravelry (but I can't find it anywhere else so if Ravelry isn't safe for you,…
A couple of weeks ago the yarn I used for this sweater went on sale, it was a good price so I decided I wanted to share the link with my followers. To show what it looks like knitted up, I went in search of pictures of my finished sweater. Much to my surprise, I…
Happy new year! (Is it too late to say that now? I dunno - I wish it for you anyway!). I am here with ambitious plans for 2022, last year was my slowest making season ever and I only made four of last year's make nine. BUT I love making plans and I enjoy coming…
This was supposed to be a toile but I've fallen in love - isn't that always the way? You probably recognise this pattern as the insta-famous Anna Allen Anthea Blouse (pattern fits 31in - 48in bust). This pattern comes with two views - a blouse and a dress. It's a dartless button-up top with puffed…
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