Category Archives: sewing
2019 – Inspired And Inspiring
It’s fun AND mindful to look back, look forwards – to remember the best (to not mind the worst) and hope for more to come. How was your 2019? I have to admit, I needed to scratch my head to … Continue reading
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Happy Holidays 2019!
The traditional Did You Make That festive vlog is up and available to watch on Youtube. Find out my suggestions for Christmas reading and see Ella leap after a cat! I am wearing my Tilly and the Buttons Nora top … Continue reading
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Sewing Eco-Guilt? Killer!
Have you noticed? Somewhere along the way, the environment stopped being about the largesse of recycling your empty wine bottles at the weekend and started becoming… Well. Really urgent. All around us are images of micro beads floating in pacific … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, sustainable sewing
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Haven’t I Seen That Dress Before?
Do your eyes deceive you? Haven’t you seen this Deer & Doe Myosotis dress before? Why yes, you have – here! I decided to pay an homage to Marie of A Stitching Odyssey. Oh, who am I kidding? I copied her. … Continue reading
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Tagged deer & doe, myostis dress, sewing with viscose
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The Emotional Range Of Making
My latest pursuit. I’ve been working with an embroidery kit. Oh yeah, I did tapestry and cross stitch as a child, but I’ve never before pursued the solitary activity of choosing which stitch goes where, with a tiny needle and … Continue reading
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The Slither And Hiss Of Silk
Is there anything more delicious than the slither and hiss of silk as a pussy bow is tugged free, during gentle disrobing? YES! The slither and hiss of £3 a metre polyester from TMOS! This animal print is the bomb. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal print, pussy bow blouse, Sew Over It
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GBSB Drinking Game!
It’s safe to say I’m just a little excited about the upcoming new series of The Great British Sewing Bee. Rumour has it, it shall be airing in early 2019 so it’s time to get ready. Here’s my Christmas present … Continue reading
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Tagged #gbsbdowninone, gbsb, great british sewing bee, joe lycett
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The Festive Message Is GO!
Ella and I hope you enjoy!
Catch Up And Cushions
Hello, hello! I missed you guys! It’s been crazy busy at Did You Make That Towers with a trip to New York and THEN a trip to North Devon. It’s a tough call to say which was best. Not much … Continue reading
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Tagged cushion covers, vintage linen
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