A quick post today to showcase my latest YouTube video which takes a deep dive into the world of electric scissors for sewing and dressmaking. In the video I’m sharing my honest review of FOUR pairs of electric scissors for dressmaking. After using them for over two years, I answer your questions, explain how electric …
Today I’m sharing my tartan dress. That winter staple which loves to fray, and has high potential for disastrous pattern-matching. As a child of the 80s I had several tartan dresses. I think there’s a picture of me in front of the Christmas tree in one too. Then In the 90s I had more tartan …
Last night was the Christmas Ball at my dance school, and of course there was absolutely no way I was turning up in a shop-bought dress. Ballroom dancing deserves something special — preferably floaty, glamorous, and swishable — so this year I made my own dress using a very precious Liberty silk satin. Watch my …
When I saw Vogue 2127 I thought it was beautiful. But I underestimated how much fabric I’d need for the blouse. so when it arrived I got excited to use my stunning Art Gallery Fabrics remnant which I’d bought from the Minerva.com warehouse sale. It’s called Madison Avenue Blaze on a rayon / viscose challis …
Hi Everyone, a quick post today to share my latest YouTube video all about my time at The Knit & Stitch show 2025! I visited the Harrogate show across two days. It was such a fun visit, including walking on the Maker’s Catwalk to promote the Stash Hub app and show off one of my …
Today, I’m sharing the story of my first Fabric Godmother ambassador project — and how I nearly ruined it. Thankfully, it has a happy ending! The fabric is the star here: a wintery purple broderie anglaise, embroidered with black flowers. It’s mostly opaque, beautifully textured, and perfect for a cold-weather shirtdress. I was inspired by …