It's a bit rainy in Yorkshire today so it feels slightly less bonkers to be sharing my new Cambria Duster (last week it was too hot to even talk about outerwear). I made this a couple of months ago (still had pink hair) but I've finally got round to writing it up. The pattern is…
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Another Anthea
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…
New Look 6678 Review
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…
What to do with Polyester?
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…
Linen Viscose M7969
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…
Strawberry Carolyn Pyjamas
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…
Denim Month: Burnside Bibs
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…
Archer Shirt Dress Hack
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…
Denim Merchant and Mills Ellis Dress
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…
Sew Liberated Hinterland Dress
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…