Hello everyone! For newcomers around here, I have a long tradition of making myself something nice for my birthday. It isn’t always something super fancy by the way… but this one is quite the stunner. My husband and I went out for dinner on my birthday to a nice French restaurant in Ilkley (with a …
Hi everyone! I wanted to share my latest make, the Sewgirl Betty dress in Kokka linen cotton mix. I was gifted the fabric as part of the Minerva Brand Ambassadors programme in exchange for a review. With pretty birds and plants this fabric is so bold and beautiful. Plus the block handprinted effect makes the …
Phew, what a project. This is Vintage Vogue 1044, an original 1956–1957 pattern. I started off thinking of this as a shirtdress, but that seems flippant. It’s a mid-length dress with a pleated button-front bodice, and has a front and back yoke that extends into grown on sleeves. The skirt is gathered, but also designed …
Hello hello! I’m so happy to be posting again. I have a few things waiting to be photographed so expect those posts soon. And I’m happy to report I’ve started sewing again following my move (more on that another day)! So if you haven’t guessed by the name of this post I have something nautical for …