Tag Archives: Tilly and the Buttons
Sewing With A Polka Dot
Have you guys seen polka dots EVERYWHERE this season? I have! The great thing about sewing is that we all likely have a polka dot somewhere in our stash, so we can crown ourselves officially ahead of the trend. Winning … Continue reading
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Tagged nora top, polka dots, sewing with stretch fabric, Tilly and the Buttons, wovens
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Can YOU Wear Yellow?
So, who is it who even decided we can’t wear yellow? It’s one of those rules that may make sense for some, but doesn’t seem to work for me. Is it like other rules we encounter? Older women can’t wear … Continue reading
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Tagged B6178, culottes, fleece back jersey, nora top, sew me sunshine, Tilly and the Buttons
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Tumble Out Of Bed And Stumble To The Kitchen
Would you take a meeting with this woman? I know, debatable, right? I’m getting ready for a work trip away, so obviously I had to squeeze in some sewing! I’m wearing: Burda 7020 Jacket – sewn four years ago The … Continue reading
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Tagged nora top, Tilly and the Buttons
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Tips For The Tilly And The Buttons Freya Sweater
I couldn’t resist. Couldn’t resist those ruffles, even though they took some time and care. Look how cute they are! This is the second item I’ve sewn from Tilly And The Button’s Stretch!. Such a sweet pattern. I used a … Continue reading
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Tagged Freya sweater, sewing with stripes, Tilly and the Buttons
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International Women’s Day – What You Can Sew Do
Today is International Women’s Day, a great reason to celebrate female solidarity! Here’s a list of inspiration for you, plus thoughts on what you can do to support womankind.
Sewing A Jersey Breton Stripe Top
I can’t claim that this Tilly and the Buttons Agnes top was the easiest make but I can claim to love it! Why so tricky, Karen? Well first, there were the one million pins needed for stripe matching.
Happy Autumnal Sewing
Is there anything more delicious for autumn than a new Tilly And The Buttons Cleo dungaree dress sewn in jumbo cord? Answer: Yes! New woollen tights to match the top stitching. Buttons bought on a long-ago trip to Hay on … Continue reading
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Tagged agnes top, cleo dungaree dress, jumbo cord, Tilly and the Buttons
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Dogs In Space!
I’ve been waiting all my life to type a blog post title like that. LOOK at this fabric from Stoff & Stil!
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Tagged agnes top, boiled wool, cleo dungaree dress, dogs in space, Stoff & Stil, Tilly and the Buttons
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Molly Top and Cleo Dress – A Cleolly? PLUS giveaway
Yes, I have made another Tilly and the Buttons Cleo dress, and if you look at this photo for long enough your eyes will turn fuzzy. Don’t you love 15th-century buildings? My fourth Cleo was sewn using purple pin cord from Saeed … Continue reading
All I Want For Christmas Is A Glittery Cleo
When I said I was done with all things glitter and sequins, I was clearly lying to myself. This latest make is unashamedly inspired by the genius sequinned Cleo dungaree dress sewn by Kate of The Foldline. Sadly, I couldn’t find any … Continue reading
