I made a skirt! I realise that isn't necessarily that unusual for some, but I really am not a skirt person by nature. Somehow they feel a bit odd sometimes? I'm never sure what to wear them with and I can feel quite frumpy. Anyway, this skirt was one of those times when you get... Continue Reading →
OK, I know; not much of a weekly review going on here, is there? What can I say, life happens. It's been a rough few weeks, in no small part due to the combined efforts of getting the biggest little one through the last week of term whilst being without a sewing machine to manage... Continue Reading →
Hi there everyone! It's taken me a little while to write this post; no particular reason, just life deciding to get in the way. But I'm here now, so I thought I'd share the details of the dress I made myself for my 40th birthday dinner. Yes, that number is still smarting little! Anyway, the... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Well, it's been rather busy around here of late, hasn't it? I seem to suddenly be blogging several times a week; I can't promise it'll continue and if you're getting update emails, I hope they aren't clogging up your inboxes! Sorry though, but I can't wait to share my latest make with you.... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Today, my latest post for the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network goes live. This month I chose to make the Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers (again - they were a very early make for me but it's fair to say they went rather better this time around!) I used the online course to make... Continue Reading →
Hi there! So, are you taking part in Me Made May this year? If you don't know what I'm on about, head on over to Zoe's blog for details. This is my third year of taking part and this year my pledge is to wear a me made item every day for the month and... Continue Reading →
I know the title of this looks very random, but it stems from my husband's seeming inability to use the word "kimono" instead of "komodo". He's now given in and started referring to my latest make as a dragon top and it's stuck! I mentioned previously that I'd joined the Sew Over It pdf club... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Today's make is one I'm both proud of and slightly sheepish about. I'm sheepish because this has been on the to sew list, complete with fabric choice, for several months now. This is getting to be more frequent because I just have SO MANY things I want to make and have supplies for.... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you but, much as I enjoy shopping, I really do like to feel like I've made something for a bargain price. Or even for nothing. This make falls into the "almost free" category. Absolutely the only thing I went specifically to the shops for was a set of 6 buttons. So... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Today sees my latest make for the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network (and the reason that I've been a little quiet on here of late - this one was time consuming!) I've finally made the Carolyn pyjamas by Closet Case Patterns, and whilst they took some doing, I'm so pleased with myself for managing... Continue Reading →
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