Have you ever owned a fabric you’ve been too terrified to cut into? I think a lot of us have been there. It can be because it’s so beautiful or so rare or it cost you so much or it represents something much bigger about your sewing status. I put fabrics up on a pedestal …
I’m rounding up my favourite reasons to shop on Etsy and sharing a few of my favourite shops in the process. Pick up OOP or Vintage Sewing Patterns There are some amazing bargains and splurges to enjoy when it comes to vintage sewing patterns on Etsy. Whether you’re after a £5 Oscar De La Renta design, …
Hello everybody! Thank you to everyone who commented on my last post. I’m now on the hunt for amazing fabric suppliers in the UK and will write a little round up soon about my plans. I’ve just got back from a last minute holiday where I did a lot of plotting for how to share …
Sewing and wearing vintage-inspired clothing is something I love to do. I often find these patterns have more interesting construction details and work well in both vintage look and modern fabrics. When I heard the line up for McCall’s Big Vintage Sew-along I was really excited. There are so many excellent patterns in there. If …
This weekend two of my closest friends married each other. And I bawled my eyes out. It was the perfect day and I’m so happy for them, even though I’m a teeny bit jealous of their amazing honeymoon plans. For the occasion I wanted the perfect dress. When I saw the new Gertie pattern Butterick …
I bloody love the sewing community!! I’ve been nominated for another Liebster award and a Super Sweet Blogger Award. Jo from Sew Little Time is an awesome kickass sewist. Her blog is great fun to read, she’s a good twitter friend and, as I learned at the blogger meet up, an excellent dinner partner. Check out …