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…
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…
Anyone else mistakenly order fabric? I am usually good at assessing what I need, choosing fibres, ordering the correct quantity (often a bit less!) but I had completely misread the description of this fabric. I thought it said it was medium-heavy weight (it's lightweight), and I also thought it said it was a viscose/cotton blend…
This McCalls 7969 dress has become a bit of a cult favourite hasn’t it? Every one that I’ve seen has been amazing – I had to jump onto this particular bandwagon. I think it is especially good value for money because as well as getting a lovely dress pattern, I’m going to use this incredible…
Do you ever wonder what to make with quilting cotton? I do! I always love the cute novelty prints but I wouldn't usually wear them day-to-day and couldn't actually think of a pattern that would suit such a structured cotton that I would actually get any wear out of. Enter the Closet Core Carolyn Pyjamas…
Do you ever order fabric online and then completely change your mind what you are going to make once it arrives and you feel it?! I ordered this denim chambray expecting to make the Merchant and Mills Ellis Dress but it was far too lightweight for the wintery version I had in mind. This was…
You may have already seen this dress on my Instagram. I might have mentioned a few times that I have been drooling over this OffOn green corduroy shirtdress for over a year: I have been plotting how I am going to achieve the hack for some time now. I couldn't find any perfect green corduroy…
This dress has been a year in the making. I saw Noni's (@isewyousee) version last winter and knew I wanted to copy it straightaway. It is literally my perfect dress - it's comfy, detailed, big pocketed and hardwearing. I think it is particularly timeless so I am excited to wear this for many years and…
I am SO happy with this dress. It is basically my perfect dress, it's loose, its Ochre, it has interesting details (hello button placket!) and it can be worn layered throughout the autumn/winter months. My beautiful new dress was August's Minerva Blogger Network make so I hope you won't mind clicking here to read the…
click here Oh man, this fabric and I have been through the ringer! I actually cut out pieces of another pattern before I realised it wasn't going to fit me!! Fortunately, the Chalk and Notch Fringe Dress came to my rescue and I LOVE the finished dress! For all the grizzly details in the disaster…
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