Posts filed under: Sewing Challenges

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Me Made May Week 2

Hello chums, Can you believe we are already halfway through May? Its crazy. Anyhow as it happens I have my weekly log of the outfits that I wore. These are... Read More

Sewing happenings….

Hello chums, Just a quick post to share what I am getting up to. Spring and Summer usually mean a burst of sewing events, challenges and competitions. And I do... Read More

MeMadeMay 2016

Hello chums! How are you? Hope you all also had the most sunniest weekend yet! We got the paddle pool and BBQ out – it was such a gloriously sunny... Read More
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Burda 2/2016 #105 Pattern Review

Updated 1/5/2021 I made a second top from the February issue of Burda. When I stepped out for the photoshoot hubs started chanting “Go Leeds Rhinos!”. That’s because this simple... Read More
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Burda 2/2016 #103 Review

Hello everyone, When my February issue of BurdaStyle magazine came through the postbox, I eagerly tore it open. It was brimming with patterns I liked and felt I could make. The... Read More
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Burda 7/2015 #119 Pattern Review

Oo  Hello everyone, ***I started this post AGES ago! Lols but have been literally in Scotland these past couple of months….another post will tell all. Anyway its long outdated but... Read More
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Jalie 3134 & McCalls M7026 Pattern Review

Allow me to present my final entry for the PRSewing bee – a comprehensive Jalie 3134 & McCalls M7026 pattern review An ensemble for a Jamaican swimming competitor. Finished in... Read More
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Vogue 8601- tailored jacket and graduating…

Hello chums! How are you? I am am doing well thanks! Especially now that I have completed a colossal task of making a tailored jacket in 10 days. Finished on... Read More
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Pauline Alice Carme Blouse Pattern Review + Sashiko Embroidery

Pauline Alice Carme Blouse Pattern Review Hope your day is good thus far. I thought I would share what I have been up to since my last post after finding... Read More
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Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 1 & Sewaholic Granville

Hello all, How are you doing? I am ok. Its been a little while since posting but I have been beavering away. First of all I entered the PR Sewing... Read More
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McCalls M6696 Pattern Review | Best Shirtdress Sewing Pattern

Hello everyone!   As you may recall I pledged £10 to make McCalls M6696 here for the Made Up Initiative. Made Up Initiative is the brainchild of sewcialist extraordinaire Karen... Read More
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DIY Cath Kidston Fabric Skirt Sewing Project

Hi everyone! Its nearly the end of August eek! Must get on with finishing my summer projects – my head cannot stay buried in the sand forever. I will have... Read More

Indie Pattern Month 2015 Musings

Hi all! Indie Pattern Month 2015 has been and gone and my word I enjoyed every day of June for it! Everyday my blog feed with filled with wonderful treats and... Read More
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Simplicity 1142 Review | Best Jumpsuit Sewing Pattern

I did it! I sewed a jumpsuit! I wore said jumpsuit! I LOVE said jumpsuit! Simplicity 1142 Pattern Review No seriously I love it! So loved it I was inspired... Read More
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Sewing Jumpsuits | Thoughts and Ideas

Did you know that jumpsuit the word originated in the  1940s (originally US): so named because it was first used to denote a parachutist’s garment. noun: jumpsuit; plural noun: jumpsuits... Read More
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Lekala 4026 Sewing Pattern Review

Happy days! More Indie Pattern Month shenanigans to share. For Week 3 the challenge is to use a new to you indie pattern. This is a pattern review for Lekala... Read More
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Sewaholic Hollyburn Skirt + Mouse House Creations Sewing Patterns

Sewaholic Hollyburn Skirt Sewing Pattern Review I am super excited to share my makes for The Monthly Stitche’s Indie Pattern Month separates competition. This post is quite photo and text intensive... Read More
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MeMadeMay 2015 My thoughts…..

  Hello everyone! Eeek! This is my last MMM15 post I promise. First many thanks to Zoe for hosting this fantastic challenge! I made a pledge to wear at least one... Read More

MeMadeMay15 Week 4 Round up!

Ah May! To where have you run off? So MeMadeMay came to an end yesterday and wow! I had so much fun! The best bit for me was the other... Read More
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MeMadeMay15 Week 3 Round up!

Oh wow 3 weeks of Me Made May already gone! Phew! Here is my week three…. Friday 15th May My Marion Cardigan over my Giselle dress   Saturday 16th May Wearing... Read More
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