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Me Made May 2017 Pledges and Plans

Here we go again, the most anticipated hashtag in the sewing community – #MeMadeMay is upon us already. I had plans for which gaps I was going to fill where... Read More
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Blogs, SWAP logs and Anatolian shepherd dogs….

Hello everyone, A much belated post but better late than never. I have been busy trying to get as much sewing as possible and opted to use my blogging time... Read More
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SWAP2017 The Capsule Wardrobe Saga Pt 2 : The Patterns

saga ˈsɑːɡə/ noun 2. a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents. “launching into the saga of her engagement” synonyms: rigmarole, story, lengthy story/statement/explanation; chain of events, catalogue of... Read More
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This is the ultimate guide to petersham ribbon. For tips and tricks on how to get the best out sewing a petersham faced waistband click to read post. SaturdayNightStitch

Petersham ribbon: Everything You Need to Know

Naomi asked me to expand on petersham ribbons and in this post I am sharing the ultimate guide to petersham ribbons. You will learn the benefits of petersham, what’s the... Read More
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SWAP2017 The Capsule Wardrobe Saga Pt 1

saga ˈsɑːɡə/ noun 2. a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents. “launching into the saga of her engagement” synonyms: rigmarole, story, lengthy story/statement/explanation; chain of events, catalogue of... Read More
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Early 2017 Springwatch

Hello, This past weekend presented itself with some lovely weather so I was out on Sunday in the garden – cleaning the greenhouse, sowing seeds, etc. The etc includes taking... Read More
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Kwik Sew 4069 Missoni Inspired Top for March MCBN Project

Another month, another project. For March I made a super awesome crazy loud top. You can check out the post on this > link here < Happy sewing! Peace and... Read More
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Selfless Sewing: McCalls M6044 for my brother….but modelled by OH…

Hello everyone, Here is a shirt I actually sewed in January 2016 for my little brother who lives in Switzerland. He spent Christmas with us and I offered to make... Read More
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Alder Shirt Dress by Grainline Studio Pt 4

Hello chums, I must apologise in advance for the deluge of daily posts – I want to catch up with my blogging – only a few more posts to go... Read More
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Burda Young B6719 Mens Casual Pants Pattern Review

My other half is my loudest cheerleader who deserves to benefit from my sewing addiction. So in order to show my appreciation of his support I made him some much needed joggers... Read More
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Colette Laurel Shift dress

Hello everyone, This was my first White Tree Blogger Network project. For my first project, I decided to fill a gap  in my wardrobe – the shift dress.... Read More
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Simplicity 1473 Girls Hooded Dresses

My greatest sewing pleasure is sewing for my little people – but sewing for the twinks is my joy. I love choosing contrasting fabrics to make them garments that are the... Read More
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McCalls M7430 Pattern Review

Hello everyone, I am so behind with my blogging – though its February I still am blogging things from last year – still better late than never. I purchased this... Read More
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Ottobre Kids Magazine Sheepish Hooded Jumper

Continuing with the theme of sewing for others, I am happy to share one of my favourite kids makes from last year. My second little person was a sheep in... Read More
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Ottobre Kids Design 01/2014 : Birthday Dresses (Funny Faces)

Hello again, I made some more dresses for my little people’s birthday outfits. This is the pattern that I used. I made one change which was to have a straight... Read More
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Sew It With Love Delia Top

Hello chums, Today I am sharing my tester version of the Delia top which is a pattern that was released just before or after Christmas last year. I signed up when... Read More
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Lady Skater Dress No. 3

Hello everyone, Just before Christmas last year I sewed another Lady Skater dress – and its quite possibly my favourite. I already get quite a lot of wear out of... Read More
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Self Drafted Men’s Tee shirt

Hello chums, One of the perks of enrolling on the pattern drafting class was that I had access to loads of drafting paper and a large spacious studio to work... Read More
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Simplicity 1317 in Red Stretch Velvet

Hello chums, Here is a top I made last year near the festive season. The fabric was left over from my twins Xmas dresses here.  It’s an underrated pattern called Simplicity 1317 which... Read More
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Butterick B6388 & the winner is….

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for all your lovely comments on my debut Minerva Craft Blogger Network make. Minerva kindly offered to sponsor a £50 fabric bundle giveaway. Deadline... Read More
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