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DIY Sewing Project – A-Line Scuba Skirt
When it comes to Vogue V1486 Designer sewing pattern by Nicola Finetti I am convinced it is the best DIY skirt sewing pattern! Why? Because I have sewn it 5... Read More
VIDEO | Sewing Burda 2019 – 12 Months Review
I am so excited to share this video I made reviewing my Burda 2019 sewing year! I have the videos slipt into 2 to make it easier to separate the... Read More
Grasser Pattern No. 639 Pattern Review | MEN’S Cashmere COAT
Update 13/02/2020. In this post, I am sharing my Grasser men’s coat NO. 639 pattern review. But first, this story starts with the Thread Theory Goldstream Peacoat – My first... Read More
Burda 2/2019 #115 Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Here is my Burda 2/2019 #115 dress sewing pattern review of the project that I sewed up earlier this year. It was one of those sewing projects where the sum... Read More
Golden Globes 2020 | Red Carpet Looks
Gloden Globes 2020 Red Carpet Looks – Faves and not so faves Last night was the Gloden Globes awards ceremony which is the first of what Hollywood likes to call... Read More
Burda 2/2020 Line Drawings & Preview
Updated 21/01/2020 BURDA 2/2020 Line Drawings Here is the updated post to include the Burda 2/2020 line drawings. I must admit that after the first look – I was not... Read More
The 10 Best Bluprint Sewing Classes Worth Buying in 2020
Online sewing courses provide a way to learn from the comfort of your own home and in your own time. With Bluprint , you can tailor the areas of sewing... Read More
2019 Review | A year of Saturday Night Stitch
Christmas is over, and New Year’s has yet to arrive. I found myself drifting through this no man’s land, where the normal rules of time and space don’t seem to... Read More
2020 Free Printable Planner
I am so excited about the new year and the new decade and to celebrate I have a little present to share – a printable calendar to plan out your... Read More
7 Best Books of 2019
My Favourite Books of 2019 From bestsellers to hidden gems, I have rounded up the best books of 2019 that I have read so far. Get ready to add to... Read More
Slow Fashion Challenge 2020
Lori, the blogger and podcaster behind frivolousatlast.com and Clothes Making Mavens (with Helena Ashbridge of grayallday.com) is launching a wonderful challenge for 2020 called #SLOWFASHION2020. Head on over to Lori’s... Read More
SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater Pattern Review |
For this month’s Minervacrafts Blogger Network project I am chatting about the SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater pattern review. With 2 versions available in one – this sewing pattern from independent pattern... Read More
Burda 1/2019 #111 Sewing Pattern Review
Pattern review of Grasser No. 132 Raglan Sleeve Dress sewn in a Lady McElroy viscose jersey.... Read More
The Biggest Sewing & Dressmaking Trends of the Decade
The Biggest Sewing Trends of the Last Decade Before we slide into 2020 I wanted to take a look back over the trends and movements that have shaped the Twenty-Tens.... Read More
Sculptural Bucket Coat Sewing Pattern Review
I never knew I needed a bucket coat until I saw one. In this post, I share my pattern review of the Sculptural Bucket Coat sewing pattern designed by Tree... Read More
Vlogmas 2023 : Video Ideas
Last year I wanted to vlogmas but it wasn’t until the last minute that I realised it and so I didn’t. I did, however, watch a lot of vlogmases on... Read More
Video Tutorial| How to Sew – McCalls M6044 | DIY Mens Shirt
Today’s sewalong video post is for McCalls M6044 Men’s Shirt sewing pattern. It is a fun festive project that is perfect for Christmas! I had so much fun sewing this... Read More
Musings on Frocktails2019 hosted by Sew Different Patterns
I recently had the pleasure of attending Frocktails 2019 in Clackheaton where designer Laura Casey of Sew Different Patterns has her studio. It was the second this sewcial event has... Read More
Burda 1/2020 Preview
Burda 01/2020 Line Drawings I am loving the Burda 1/2020 preview and line drawings so far. Which is a good thing because that is the last issue of my current... Read More
Named Patterns Helmi Tunic Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Going outside my comfort zone is something I try to do as much as is possible. This month MCBN project (which you can read on Minerva here) is no exception!... Read More