To sew a new item of clothing each month
This pinafore dress is by Jennifer Lauren and I've been wanting to make it for AGES. I recently read Norfolk Daphne's blog article about hers and I thought it looked so great that I bought exactly the same fabric! 1. The fabric: I used a Robert Kaufman cotton flannel which, as mentioned, is the same … Continue reading Pippi pinafore
This project involved three new challenges for me: sewing slippery fabric, sewing lace, and sewing on the bias. I haven't tackled any of them perfectly, but I have a finished garment, huzzah! The fabric: I bought this silky red fabric on a whim from Croft Mill. I'm slightly conflicted about it because it's a polyester, … Continue reading Slip dress
I really enjoyed sewing the Heron Top. It's another pattern from the Merchant & Mills Workbook. I took my time getting it right (unpicking and resewing more than once!), and I'm really pleased with the end result. The fabric: In a recent blog post I mentioned that I have decided to use sustainable fabrics for … Continue reading Heron Top
The sewing resolution 