Back when Lindybop sold fabric as well as clothing, I bought this book print stretch spandex crepe. It appealed to my love of a good book and the colours felt wonderfully Autumnal. Sadly Lindybop no longer sell fabric but I’ve made a few pieces with their prints that I love. I made Simplicity 9294 aka …
It’s finally the #sewrecreatethelook challenge reveal day! The goal is to recreate a look that you admire from RTW, the catwalk, Pinterest, a magazine, etc and share your progress. I’ve technically had my dress finished a couple of weeks but managed to hold off on revealing it. I’ve just been enjoying wearing it in the …
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 …
Sewing enthusiasm has finally returned to my sewing room. I’m bursting with ideas again! Today I’m sharing a quick make that is really a wearable toile, the Libby shirt from Sew Over It. I had been admiring many people’s versions of this cute cropped blouse before buying the pattern. I love notch collars and grown on …
Hello Spring! And hello you lovely lot. I’m full of the joys of Spring. And I love that saying. Spring and Summer is my sewing magic timezone where I can make dresses and floaty clothes and don’t have to worry about tights anymore. With that in mind I picked up the Nina Lee Patterns Spring …
Hello everyone. This pretty spring dress is crying out to be worn! I can’t wait to take it for a stroll through Ilkley. It’s colourful and floaty and just perfect for the start of fresher weather. I partnered with Abakhan for this make. They let me choose something from their new Spring/Summer collection of fabrics …