Hello happy people! I’m in a great mood because this post is going out on my birthday!! I never work on my birthday and always try to do something fun. As it’s a Thursday this year I also took the Friday off so it’s double the fun! Today I had a trip to the spa …
Happy swans Vogue 1102
Hello everyone! This post is going up while I’m away in France. I thought a little blogging would keep me distracted in the run up to the wedding so I scheduled a few posts. I’m sure the wedding was [insert a phrase here]. Hehe just kidding. I won’t try and guess but I’m hoping it …
Wildflowers
So I’m back again with another V1102 hack and this time I’m not going to apologise about showing another variation on the same thing because I LOVE THIS DRESS. For those new to my blog, this is the AKO for Vogue dress pattern I made at the John Lewis sewing bee but lengthened the bodice, …
Rabbits and Roses
Another Vogue 1102 hack to share today! This one was made from a Makower rabbit print cotton that I got from the bargainous remnant sale at Samual Taylors. It usually sells for £10 a metre. I got two metre cuts for £2.50 each! I’m not sure the print is entirely me. It might be a bit too cutesy. …
Sweet Dreams of Paris
I’ve mentioned a few times my longing to go to Paris. In fact I’ve only been to France once, aged 15 for a kayaking holiday which wasn’t exactly a cultural delight. It was mostly shrieking teenagers and French men in speedos. It has to happen one day. Right? But until then I can settle for …
Daisy Chains and Ribbon Ties
Ooh this is so exciting! I’m able to show you the finished dress from the John Lewis sewing bee that I talked about in my last post. So let’s recap, on the day I picked a beautiful fabric called “Daisy Chain” which has yellow, white and blue daisies and white tulips in garlands. And this AKO …