Have you been following or taken part in the the Pattern Hackathon? It was back for another year, and I was excited to join in. The Hackathon kicked off on social media June 30th and has run for an entire month. The challenge closes today on July 31st so I raced out to get photos …
Time to share something recently photographed! I whipped up this keyhole top at the start of the year in my attempt to make more “pub tops”. You know… the kind of top that is smart with jeans if you’re popping out for a drink with friends but walking in crappy weather or racing about on …
Sewing with sweatshirt fabrics can be a bit challenging, as they are typically made of a combination of cotton and synthetic fibers, and can have a stretchy texture. Here are some tips to help you sew with sweatshirt fabrics: Use a ballpoint needle: Sweatshirt fabrics are knit fabrics, and can be easily damaged by a …
Hi Everyone. When the world is feeling scary I find comfort in using my hands and focusing on a sewing task. Watching the news this week has definitely been made easier by being able to head upstairs and create. I recently finished this blouse and wanted to share it. I do enjoy a quick hack. …
Happy 2022 everyone! I’m kicking off the year by sharing a dress I actually finished last August. It’s a little ridiculous how long things wait before I photograph them properly. When I shared a sneak peek on Instagram it was very popular so hopefully you still like it now it’s finished. I’m pretty taken with …
I know it’s very very rainy in England right now but cast your mind back… This dress, Simplicity 9327 caught my eye from the new collection on a very hot day. And it instantly made me think of cool breezy nights on a Mediterranean holiday break. Small problem for me, the UK release was slightly …