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Deer And Doe Myosotis Dress
I have so many opinions about the Deer And Doe Myosotis Dress! Which makes for a good sewing pattern, don’t you think? Nothing worse than indifference, after all. I was inspired to sew this after trying on a dress in … Continue reading
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Tagged deer and doe, myosotis dress, sewing a tiered skirt, tencel twill
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Top Five Autumn Sewing Projects
One day you’re walking through parched fields, slathered in sunscreen. The next, squirrels are scampering before you and leaves crunch beneath your feet. Ah, Autumn! The time of year when women clamber back into their tights and cardies and breath … Continue reading
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Can There Ever Be Too Much Content?
One Of My All-Time Favourite Patterns When I was recently interviewed on the Stitcher’s Brew podcast, one detail of sewing that Almond Rock and I touched on was the rise and rise of sewing pattern companies. When Amy and I … Continue reading
See You At The Handmade Fair? Discount!
Yay, it’s The Handmade Fair this weekend at Hampton Court! Such a lovely part of London. Are you going? I am! I attended for the first time last year and LOVED it. Don’t feel anxious about rocking up on your … Continue reading
Sew Over It Marguerite Dress
Ooh, how long has it been since I sewed a pretty dress? Too long! This is the Sew Over It Marguerite Dress. I was instantly sold on the details. Those flattering gathers, cute sleeve cuffs and super feminine aesthetic. I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged marguerite dress, net printer, sew me sunshine, Sew Over It
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M7575 sewing pattern – free with Love Sewing magazine
I was recently invited to sew the M7575 pattern that came free in August’s Love Sewing magazine – and I loved it so much I made two! This is my second iteration sewn from a polyester bought years ago from The … Continue reading
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Tagged double pointed darts, love sewing magazine, M7575, tissue fitting
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Sewing Weekender 2018
Woven labels courtesy of Sew Me Sunshine How often in life do you expect to meet a soul mate? Once, if you’re lucky? How about meeting a hundred soul mates over a weekend where all you have to do is … Continue reading
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Tagged english girl at home, the foldline, the sewing weekender
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Sewing With Sequins
Do you ever sew outside your comfort zone? I recently decided to take my own sewing experiences one step further by enrolling for a sequin embroidery workshop with the Royal School of Needlework, hosted at the Bath Fashion Museum. And … Continue reading
The Maker’s Atelier Magazine, Autumn/Winter 18
Meet my beloved velvet press board, scooped up for me from a car boot sale. I barely use it but love owning it. A bit like this brass tape measure, I bought myself from the same car boot sale (different … Continue reading
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Tagged sewing with velvet, the makers atelier magazine
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Button Band Tip
I am currently sewing a blouse that asks you to attach a button band to a pre-hemmed front pattern piece. Above, you can see where the base of the button band meets the hem of the blouse front. Whenever you … Continue reading
