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2020 Sewing Goal #1 – Sewing Vintage Burda #sewvintageburda2020

#sewvintageburda2020 or what have I got myself into?! Have you ever embarked on a journey that you can’t quite figure out how on earth you ended up there? I am... Read More

Inspired by Stella Jean

Have you ever stumbled upon a designer whose creations have you so enthralled that you spend the next 2 hours devouring any and everything you can find about their collection?... Read More

Vogue Spring 2020 Patterns | Faves

Vogue patterns have released their latest spring offerings. When I started sewing I used to eagerly anticipate the new Vogue releases but as time passed they all seemed too samey... Read More

Burda 3/2020 Preview & Line Drawings

Updated 28/02/2020. BURDA 3/2020 lines drawing are here! So far, the styles look interesting to me! I constantly update this post to add new line drawings and Burda sewing projects... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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