Hello everyone! For those of you who have been back at work, school or returning to your normal routine this week I hope it’s been bearable. Now I’m not saying that January is a depressing month but it can be known to cause the blues on occasion. I won’t bring us all down by thinking …
And now the last. Some goals for the new year! I have so many plans and there isn’t enough time to do everything but I’ve put a few things down below that would make me happy to have a go at specifically in 2014. Hey these aren’t set in stone (just like last year!) but …
The New Year has started but there is still time to post my reflections and inspirations. This one is a biggie I’m afraid! Reflections In the past year I’ve definitely grown as a sewist and a blogger: I have learnt a lot of smart new techniques and tips, creating some wardrobe favourites, challenged myself to …
Oh dear time to reflect on things that didn’t quite go to plan. 1. Jersey ballet dresses. I had three attempts at making the Dixie DIY ballet dress and I finally accept it just isn’t the style for me. It’s the waist seam I think, as it appears more obvious in jersey than other fabrics. …
It’s nearly a brand new year so that means it’s time for a bit of reflection with the top 5 lists! Head on over to Gillian’s blog to grab a button and check out her suggested lists and proposal on why looking back on our projects is a helpful learning exercise. 1. The Anise jacket …
Today is confession time. Saturday evening I was sipping bubbles, swirling around a dancefloor and trying to make small talk with Footballers, WAGs and Soap stars. That’s right, it was finally the night of the James Milner Foundation – Winter Charity Ball. And as I’d mentioned, I had every intention of making a dress for …