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 …
Today you get to meet my brother Andy (aka Little Fro). I’ve been promising him a shirt for over a year and I’ve finally delivered! This lovely black and white pin dot brushed cotton is from Stone fabrics and also comes in blue and red. I presented samples of each to my brother, white was …
I’ve mentioned a few times my longing to go to Paris. In fact I’ve only been to France once, aged 15 for a kayaking holiday which wasn’t exactly a cultural delight. It was mostly shrieking teenagers and French men in speedos. It has to happen one day. Right? But until then I can settle for …