To sew a new item of clothing each month
I actually made this dress last summer but I never got around to posting about it! After I made my first Charlie Caftan I really wanted to make the full length version and I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to make a garment out of Tencel for the first time. 1. The fabric … Continue reading Charlie caftan #2
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
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
I wanted an easy, quick, satisfying summery make. I got an easy, not-as-quick-as-I-hoped, but very satisfying make. This dress is from Tilly and the Buttons Make it Simple book. Here's how I got on: 1. The fabric As this was my first time making this I decided to make a 'wearable toile'. So I used … Continue reading Suki dress
In case you're worried, I actually made these in July so my resolution to sew an item of clothing once a month is still intact! These trousers are such a great pattern, but sadly I don't think I have done it justice this time. Poor fabric choice led to a cascade of problems. However, I … Continue reading Burda Summer “Pants”
I have had a few sewing fails recently which has knocked my sewing confidence - my nightdress looks good but isn't comfortable to wear, I also tried to make matching knickers and they ended up being far too small. So I've decided to do a sew-along in the hope that it will boost my 'sew-jo'! … Continue reading Summer “Pants” Sew-Along
The sewing resolution 