Sorry it’s been a while but I’m back with a cheeky festive party dress. This is my last Minerva Blogger make of the year and I’ll be taking a break for a while so I can focus on sewing from my ever growing stash! This is the Flora dress from By Hand London. I’m really …
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 …
Afternoon all! Did anyone get any black Friday sewing bargains? I bought a couple of pieces of fabric on sale which I’m looking forward to receiving. Today I’m sharing my attempt at an Emery dress. And I’m not sure it’s my best work. See what you think. I bought the pdf of Christine Haynes Emery …
Penguin biscuit jokes are the best. Quick post here today. I’ve got a pretty simple make to share but it’s definitely easy to wear. This is another Dixie Diy ballet dress. After my horse print version I knew I’d be making a few more as they’re great with tights and cardigans for work. The black …
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. …
Sometimes it feels like I am last person out there to make a Cambie dress. But I’m so happy to put an end to that! I got the pattern and this luscious voile from The Village Haberdashery. It’s called City Lights Night (say that ten times fast!). In fact everything for the dress came from the shop, a new dress …