2018: A Year of Sewing

January 3, 2019.Reading time 12 minutes.

Happy new year Readers, I hope the new year has started well for you. Thank you for all the love for my Linton Tweed biker jacket. It was a great way to finish the year on a sewing high. Whilst the new year is still fresh, I thought it would be good to have a […]

Butterick 6169: DIY Moto Biker Style Jacket in Linton Tweed

December 31, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Hi Everyone, Squeezing in the final post of the year to share my latest completed make of 2018: a second version of Butterick 6169, this time made in a Linton tweed. You may recall the first version that I made more than 3 years ago (already?!) in a black leather. That version has been such […]

OOP Simplicity 1591 and Simplicity 8746: DIY Striped Sequin Pencil Skirt and DIY Red Crepe Wrap Skirt

December 27, 2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

Hi Everyone, Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, if you celebrate. We had a quiet time at home with my family joining us for Christmas day. I can’t believe we are in the final few days of 2018! I am going to try and get a couple of last blog posts up to finish […]

Burdastyle B6420: DIY Black Zip Front Cut On Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress

December 18, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Hey Everyone, This is the dress that I made to wear for my birthday this year. It’s Burdastyle 6420. It comes with two views, and I made view A which has a sporty look to it I think. I would describe this view as having cut on cap sleeves, an exposed zip front opening in […]

Pauline Alice Aldaia Dress: DIY Blue Stretch Velvet Wrap Bodice Fit and Flare Dress #sewfrosting

November 30, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hi Everyone, Just popping on to say that the UK fabric store, Sewisfaction, recently asked me if I would like to write a guest post for their blog. I selected some of their beautiful blue stretch velvet and made my third version of the Pauline Alice Aldaia dress (you can see version one here, and […]

Vogue 9201: DIY Dark Floral Tie Neck Shirt Dress

November 27, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Hi Readers, We are fully into the colder weather and shorter, darker days here in my part of the world. And of course, that means my sewing is reflecting that. This is Vogue 9201, made in a viscose crepe with a dark, dramatic floral print. This is a shirt dress with some interesting features. Let […]

Tilly and the Buttons Coco Top: DIY Striped Breton Inspired Funnel Neck Tunic Top

November 6, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hi Everyone! Hope you are well. Today is a quick review of the Coco top by Tilly and the Buttons. I made mine in a striped ponte fabric from my stash and added the funnel neck for laid back winter warmth. This is a quick and easy sew and it’s easy to see why it […]

Simplicity 8454: DIY Snakeprint Chiffon Top with Flounces

October 28, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hi Everyone, You know when you have high hopes for a pattern and then it falls slightly short of the mark for whatever reason? This is one of those patterns, at least for me. This is Simplicity 8454, which has been on my to-sew list ever since it came out. Whilst I have ended up […]

Simplicity 8451: DIY Pink Herringbone Notched Lapel Wool Coat

October 21, 2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

Hi Everyone, It’s that time of year when I make the project that I personally get the most enjoyment from: a coat. This year’s project is brought you with thanks to the Simplicity New Look Group who provided me with the pattern, and also to Fabworks for the amazing wool (more on that in a […]

Pauline Alice Reina Blouse: DIY Lilac Crepe Button Front Bishop Sleeve Blouse

October 15, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hi Everyone, More than 2 years ago (wow! Time really is flying by), I pattern tested the Reina blouse for Pauline Alice – you can see that version here. That blouse has been worn to death. Untucked over skinny jeans and layered with a long line cardigan, and tucked into culottes. I think it’s the […]