Today is a quick post about my McCall’s 8557 tie front blouse. It has large puff sleeves, tie front and was made from a pretty red colourway of Liberty’s iconic Betsy print with the contrast ties made from solid red lawn. Tie front tops have been so popular in both RTW and sewing. There are …
Step inside my sewing room where I show you my collection of vintage gems and Ikea essentials, creative storage solutions and pretty decorations that make this my favourite room to be in. This sewing room tour shows you inside the drawers, tins, storage spaces so that you can see the supplies, tools and equipment that …
Today I’m talking all about pattern hackathon. I hope you’re as excited as I am that this Instagram Sewing challenge is back for its third year. Basically, you take a pattern during the month of July and put your own unique spin on it for a chance to win some amazing prizes. I’ve included the …
#SewFruity the fun Instagram sewing challenge is back for another year and I’ve taken part again! This beautiful orange and lemon deadstock print cotton sateen was from Rainbow Fabrics and it’s from an Italian brand called Borgo De Nor. It’s got lemons and oranges and blossom all over it. The most fun happy blue colour. I …
Today I thought we could talk about my new dress Simplicity 3128. It’s a Mimi G pattern. She’s designed some really beautiful patterns and I made a few of them in the past, but this one I had to try because I’ve been very into the milkmaid bodice trend. You’ll maybe have seen some of …
Today’s a slightly different kind of post from me! A designer dupe! I really fell in love hard with this Tove Studio dress. It’s got a few names depending on the the base fabric used – Sirena, Nina and Tabitha. It has the most beautiful gathers extending from the shoulders and a collar on that …