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 …
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 …
The John Lewis Sewing Bee – with Lisa Comfort
What a happy thing to be writing about. As I mentioned in my previous post, this past Saturday I was very happy to help celebrate 150 years of John Lewis with Lisa Comfort and some awesome sewing bloggers. Left to right: Freia (who assisted Lisa during the day), Lisa, Fiona, Elena, Clare, Charlie, Roisin, Me and Emmie. We held …