To sew a new item of clothing each month
I get the Sew Daily newsletter, and every now and then they do a free sew-along - I couldn't resist this one! It's a woven tank top, which is cropped and has princess seams, and it uses very little fabric so is perfect for scraps. I thought it would be a great summery top and … Continue reading Oso tank
Summer is here! I have wanted to make the Charlie caftan for ages, it's a floaty, comfy summery dress. I like the gathers in the front, I think they're really flattering to the body and I've always loved the caftan style. Here's how it went... 1 The fabric For the fabric I decided to use … Continue reading Charlie caftan
This is a fairly old make, from March last year (pre-lockdown #1!), but I have not had the time to post about it, so I'm now going to rectify that. I made this because I was attending an awards ceremony in London to celebrate a friend's award and I needed something formal to wear. I … Continue reading Victoria Blazer
I made my first Suki dress from Tilly and the Buttons Make it Simple Book last year, and because it was my first attempt I made it out of an oatmeal cotton shirting that I had lots of. I was absolutely delighted with it, and I've worn it so much that I decided I was … Continue reading Suki dress #2
This jersey skirt pattern is the first one in Tilly's Stretch book (which was a very exciting Christmas present that I've been itching to make something from!). It's a really simple pattern which gives great results - what's not to love? 1. The fabric I made this from a stretch denim which I had bought … Continue reading Bibi skirt & pinafore
I can't stop making these Cielo tops! They are just so comfortable, flattering, and perfect for this time of year. This time I decided to make the version with the big sleeves and cuffs. I'm so happy with how this has turned out. 1. The fabric This fabric was such a bargain! It was £5 … Continue reading Cielo top #3
The first pattern in the Tilly and the Buttons Make it Simple book are the Safiya Trousers. They are an elasticated waist trouser pattern with wide legs and are ankle-length. I really liked that they can be adapted into dungarees (which I've seen lots of people make on Instagram) and also a playsuit. I decided … Continue reading Safiya Trousers
In my first year of sewing I made the Ogden Cami from True Bias and I found it extremely difficult to fit. I ended up with something I was fairly happy with in the end, but it took a lot of effort. I know that now True Bias have released the pattern for different bust … Continue reading Ogden Cami #2
One of my favourite bags had very sadly come to the end of it's life. The leather had worn out and it had developed lots of large holes. I adored this bag because it was a small bag that was so well designed - it could hold loads and I could wear it as either … Continue reading Reconstructed rucksack bag
I seem to be remaking lots of patterns at the moment. I made the blouse version of this pattern a few weeks ago as a gift for my niece. It fit quite well. However, her feedback was "orange isn't my favourite colour..." To which I had to ask what was? Apparently she has two favourites, … Continue reading Sakura dress
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