I have a special little number to share with you today for my June Minerva Blogger Network post. The wonderful thing about the Network is that I get to push myself and try a little harder. The temptation to play things safe can be strong and it’s quite nice to challenge your fears. First up, …
Scuba-dooby-do
Hello again My blog posting might be erratic lately but I’m enjoying sharing all my backlog of makes. Feels like I’m airing them out on the washing line. So today I’ve got proof that I jumped on the scuba-wagon. I have no idea what a scuba-wagon might look like but now I’m thinking of scuba …
The Cam-bee Dress
When Sara kindly asked me to join her Dress Up Party, it gave me just the excuse I needed to make another Cambie dress. The Cambie is such a sweet little sewing pattern with enough variations to make it feel like you’re customising your dress to what will really suit you. Here I chose the …
Dressmaker’s Delight
Hello everyone! Hope you’ve had a good weekend. I didn’t do any sewing which was a shame but after my recent sewing binge I still have plenty to share with you. A little while ago I was contacted by My Fabrics and asked if I would like to review some fabric. I confess they weren’t a company …
That’s Sew George
Ah puns. I’m a big fan but I know they’re not for everyone. So here’s a dress to help you forget about any lingering pun rage! Hares looking quizzical and fat and ready for action? Guaranteed to cheer you up. Now take a look at this… It’s a duvet dress! This fun hare-print duvet set was …
Dark Floral Lonsdale
The Lonsdale dress and I have a shaky past. I originally encountered this pattern two years ago when I attempted to make a polka dot satin ball gown version. It was a disaster… too much drape and not enough fabric! Roisin had kindly sent me the pattern to trace and I felt like such a …