Hi there! This blog's been a little while in the writing; the problem has been getting photos. Somehow, between flu bugs and kids' birthday parties, there doesn't seem to have been a spare daylight hour to take decent photos of late. So, apologies in advance that some of these are courtesy of Gertrude, my dress... Continue Reading →
Hi there! How's life? Hope all's going well. So I wanted to talk today about multiple makes. It's a slightly longer post, but it does cover 7 garments in one sitting, so bear with me! As the weather's got cooler, I've found myself in need of good wardrobe basics, particularly given my weight loss since... Continue Reading →
So, 20 of you entered my little competition to win a lovely fabric bundle courtesy of Minerva Crafts (thank you again!) I was hoping for lots of nice ideas of things I might in future spend my budget on and I got them! There was no one outstanding idea on there, they were all great,... Continue Reading →
Hi there! How's your week going? I'm writing this at home, snuggled up on the sofa, feeling like hell with this flu bug that's going around. Which has meant zero sewing this week. Which is pants. But it does give me a chance to catch up a little on the blog, so long as I... Continue Reading →
Did the title grab your attention? Thought it might! Those of you who follow me on Instagram will have seen that I'm now part of the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network. I am so beyond excited about this! I'm in some pretty esteemed company in there: check out the website and you'll see a whole load... Continue Reading →
So yesterday was the inaugural Sew Up North and I am still in shock. So many wonderful people turned up! A couple of weeks ago, Sally and I were worried no one would turn out on the day. And then by 10:30 yesterday, the basement of Costa Coffee looked like this: So many sewists (and... Continue Reading →
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