I was recently sent the most beautiful fabric from Sew Loco to review and it immediately inspired me to make the Sointu Tee from Named Clothing. The fabric just seemed absolutely perfect for the pattern but as it is precious Lady McElroy Ponte Roma I didn't want to waste it on a style that didn't…
This dress is most definitely one of a kind and possibly my favourite thing I have ever made. It is a modified Named Clothing Kielo Wrap Dress made out of fabric I dyed myself. I am not an experienced fabric dyer but I am completely thrilled with the result - it is everything I was…
Happy International Sewing Community Day! This lovely celebration has been created by Hattie Van Der Krohn and Athina Kakou. It is to salute this wonderful International Sewing Community and create a special occasion where we can celebrate the wonderful online and real-life relationships of sewists worldwide! As a part of this day, Hattie and Athina…
Continue reading ➞ 100% Organic Cotton Jersey – no elastane!
This top is the first thing I've made this year from new fabric, not from stash fabric. The pattern I used is the FREE Peppermint Magazine Peplum Top made by In the Folds and the fabric is from an IKEA duvet cover I bought from the charity shop for 50p! This is most definitely a…
Anyone else try and get blog pictures in the snow? I was so full of cold but was determined to get out in that pretty white stuff for some nice pictures - unfortunately a horrendous cold and standing in the snow without a coat on wasn't a good combination, so this is what I…
I don't only wear yellow. Honest. I am usually found wearing blue but I do (obviously!) love mustard as well. This beautiful location is Cropton forest in the North Yorkshire Moors and it is lovely at any time of year. If you have the opportunity to go I highly recommend a visit. Anyway, onto the…
Happy New Year! It’s 2018 and this is the year I turn 30 – eek! I’m not too worried about turning 30 but it is making me reflect on some things – things I’ve done, and things I still want to do. In 2017 I made 58 things, not all of them for me, lots…
Making and Books 