Recently I shared my sewing room in the magazine and thought it should definitely appear on the blog too! I hope you like this peek into my sewing space. I know how lucky I am to have a dedicated space to sew, and although it feels like an indulgence at times, it has made me …
Over the last couple of months I’ve slowly been gathering supplies for a new jacket. Since making my Anise I sort of laughably said I’d never make another coat or jacket. Well that didn’t last long. I started in October by whittling my pattern choices down to three favourites. Burda Pattern 7115, Burda Download 9 2014 …
What’s a blog hop when it’s at home!? It’s like a massive conga line of bloggy fun, that’s what! Trace it back to the start if you dare. I have been nominated by Louise of Sew Sensational to keep the party going. Louise is a fellow Minerva blogger and a total sweetheart. And I’m not biased …
Hello hello! It’s time for the full reveal of my Minerva meet up dress. Let’s quickly recap, I had chosen a beautiful cotton sateen and had to make a lovely party dress for an evening of fun and frolics. Here it is! Everyone was dressed to the nines which was great. I loved my dress; …
Oooh happy news in Sewing Land! A new pattern company for us to drool over and patterns which can race to the top of our sewing queues. Capital Chic is a new, independent sewing pattern company based in London and offering work wear, cocktail wear and day-to-night looks. The designs have a wonderful modern, fashionable feel, …
We interrupt your football watching for some Mollie Makes news! Mollie Makes Blogging is pitched as the magazine to help create the blog you’ve always dreamed of. It’s a 180-page special edition priced at £9.99 and available in most major stores – WH Smith (where I found my copy), Tesco, Asda, etc or coming soon as …