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Video SewAlong| How to Sew – Everyday Chic Dress by Sew Different Patterns
I am super excited about today’s Everyday Chic Dress sew-along video because it features a sewing pattern I love very much. I have sewn 3 Everyday Chic Dresses so far... Read More
Burda 7/2015 #110 Dress Sewing Pattern Review
I sewed up this midi dress in Lady McElroy cotton lawn for a Minerva guest post and I love how it turned out. I used Burda 7/2015 #110 midi dress... Read More
Video| Burda 12/2019 First Announcement
Here is a video post of the first announcement of Burda 12/2019 line drawings. There are some interesting patterns and fabric choices! Enjoy! Updated with the full magazine browsethrough that... Read More
Colette Seamwork Neenah Knit Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Pattern Description: Seamwork Neenah is a turtle neck knit dress. Knee-length. Long sleeves. PDF. Pattern Sizing: XS – 3XL. I sewed the medium. Did it look like the photo/drawing on... Read More
Art Gallery Fabrics Painterly Wash Everyday Chic Dress
I sewed another Everyday Chic Dress in delicious Art Gallery Fabric Denim Chambray – Painterly Wash for the Minerva Blogger Network. I love it turned out and here is the... Read More
Frocktails 2019 is Happening!
SewDifferent is holding an event – Frocktails! I had so much fun at last year’s event and am so excited for this event. There will be sewing related entertainment as... Read More
Grasser No. 132 Raglan Sleeve Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Pattern review of Grasser No. 132 Raglan Sleeve Dress sewn in a Lady McElroy viscose jersey.... Read More
Burda 9/2019 Line Drawings & Favourites
In this post, I will be chatting about Burda 9/2019 line drawings. September is upon us and as I get back to school with the kids, it also means getting... Read More
Sewing Burda 3/2019 #103 Pattern Review
Pattern review of Burda 3/2019 #103 Top.... Read More
Self Care That Costs Nothing
I recently had the privilege of participating in a round up post of self care practises that aren’t beauty related. I loved the idea of this because sometimes it feels... Read More
Sewing KnipMode 5/2019 #11 Dress
Updated 1/3/2020. This month my Minerva Blogger Network project is a KnipMode dress from the May 2019 issue. I was excited to sew this dress as soon as I saw... Read More
Winnats Tank – Beginners Guide to Sewing with Knits by Wendy Ward
Pattern review of the Everyday Chic Dress from Sew Different - an British based indie sewing pattern company created by Laura Casey... Read More
Burda 7/2019 Preview – Line Drawings
In this post, I will be chatting my thoughts on the latest Burda 7/2019 line drawings. Wow, we are already halfway through the year! If you’d like to see the... Read More
Sewing Burda 6/2016 #101 Dress for MCBN June
It always amazes me how rapidly 4 weeks go by and my Minervacrafts Blogger Network project is due. I appreciate the monthly routine of creating my dressmaking projects and I... Read More
Clothes Making Mavens Podcast – I am a correspondent!
Eeeek! I am now a correspondent on The Clothes Making Mavens Podcast!!! I am a big fan of Lori (frivolousatlast.com) and Helena (grayallday.com). Lori kindly did a Q&A guest post... Read More
Kwik Sew K4069 Review
Kwik Sew 4069 is one of those basic sewing patterns that are the foundation of any fall/winter wardrobe. I departed from my TNT Burda 09/2010 #121 Roll neck sewing pattern... Read More
Knipmode 6/2019 Line Drawings & My Favourites
Knipmode 6/2019 Line Drawings I received my Knipmode 6/2019 issue in the post and between triathlon training and half terms only managed to do the YouTube preview and this post... Read More
Facing Your Sewing Fears with Josie – Saturday Night Stitch Show PODCAST Ep. 2
Updated 25/2/2020. I invited Josie to come on to the podcast and chat about facing your sewing fears. Josie has been flirting with the idea of sewing with Burda patterns... Read More
Body Image – The Practice of Self Acceptance
Its Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. This year they have chosen Body Image and I feel I have a lot to say about body image and the practice... Read More
Sewing Burda 8/2016 #117 Chambray Maxi Dress
I recently watched the Met Gala highlights and saw a section which covered E! Networks reaction to the fashion. I learnt a new phrase – “The most” in reference to... Read More