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Hello, It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I’m just going to dive right in. I suffer from depression. I was on top of it for the last 3.5 years, so much so that... Read More
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Sunday Sevens w/e 23 July 2017

Thanks for stopping by…. You can read the origin of Sunday Sevens here.... Read More
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Sunday Sevens

I enjoy reading Sunday Sevens posts so I am joining in. You can read the origin of Sunday Sevens here. Most web based challenges can be interpreted by the individual... Read More
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£730 Sew Essential 15 Year Anniversary Giveaway

15 Year Anniversary Giveaway This month Sew Essential are celebrating 15 years of Sew Essential – The Online Sewing Superstore. And to celebrate they are giving one lucky winner an... Read More
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Another Giselle Maxi Dress for Indie Pattern Month 2017

July is Indie Pattern Month over at The Monthly Stitch. Its a month set aside for celebrating indie patterns. I always the challenges set by Kat and Mel and this... Read More
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Burda 6/2016 101 Review | Maxi Dress

I made this dress using a birdy fabric that I had bought some time ago but was quite precious about it. The challenge was just perfect – it made me... Read More
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The StitchRoom Sewcial 2019 + Giveaway + SewEssential Discount Code

Last year I had a fabulous time at the innagural Stitchroom Sewial event. I knew that I wanted to go again should they hold the event and luckily Lucy (@sewessentialuk),... Read More
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Burda 9/2015 #108 Sewing Pattern Review

This is the project that made me realise a skill deficit; I had real problems lining this dress which made me set a 2017 new year resolution: to sew more... Read More
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Self Drafted Drop Shoulder Tee Shirt using Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich

I have been trying to do a bit more pattern drafting using Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich. Often I just get carried away with the idea that... Read More
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Named Talvikki Sweater Sewing Pattern Review

Named Clothing Talvikki Sweater + Pattern Review I sewed this wool jersey sweater after buying the Named Clothing Talvikki sewing pattern during the 12 days of Christmas sale. Here is... Read More
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Vogue V9112

I actually first made this toile in June 2015 – I know because I have a log of the picture of the muslin. Vogue V9112 is an asymmetrical seam detail... Read More
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New York Calling : Vogue 1314

Hello chums! I went to the US during the half term holiday and we had one day of sightseeing with the kids in New York. Here is what I made... Read More
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Retro Vibes Coco Dress – Tilly and the Buttons

Coco dress 4.0 This past winter I caught a bit of the Coco bug. It’s an easy super quick make – I totally blame SewChet for her beautiful stag print Coco <link... Read More
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SWAP2017: An Over and a Lower

My SWAP has 4 overs which are : Fitted shirt in shocking pink. Embroidered fitted top Knitted red and white jumper White tie back top A ‘rogue’ dress For this... Read More
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Ramblings….

Gratitude This weekend saw some delightful weather in Yorkshire which prompted me to get busy in the garden. Actually something else prompted me- apart from my love of gardening. Little... Read More
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Instagram and Vogue V1314: An Unexpected Rescue

I joined Instagram (IG) with a very sceptical mind. I kept my eye out for the catch. Having tried Facebook very briefly when it first came out and disliked it intensely,... Read More
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Easter Dresses : Ottobre Kids Design 01/2014 : Funny Faces Dresses

Since making a dogs dinner of my twins’ birthday dresses <link here>, I vowed to make it up to them (&myself) so when Easter presented the opportunity of making them something... Read More
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Jumpsuit Alert: May MCBN Project

  Hello chums, Welcome to my 6th Minerva Craft Blogger Network project! When I signed up for this I thought there is plenty of time to get just 1 project... Read More
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Linen & Lace Simplicity 8215 Top

Hello everyone, I had missed sewing with linen over the colder months so when I saw this pattern I decided to have a go with some linen that has been... Read More
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Additions to my Moneta colleterie

I made 2 more Moneta dresses! To add to my growing colleterie of Monetas (it has been officially designated that a group or collection of Moneta dresses is refered to... Read More
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