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 …
Winter is coming!! And I’m not happy about it. But at least I’ve got a snuggly sweatshirt to keep warm with. This is the White Russian by Capital Chic Patterns. As soon as I saw this pattern my eyes popped out. I knew I’d be making it when the weather turned. I used this amazing …
Have you heard of Funki Fabrics? Today I’m showing you the results of trying out their Flexcite stretch fabric. I am proud to see a Northern specicalist fabric company doing so well, and the Manchester-based team design and print here in the UK! That’s rather impressive if you ask me. So what did I make? …