I don't know about you, but there are certain patterns that I want to make as soon as the sun starts coming out. I'm all about the fickle flitting from one new shiny thing to another, but there's a base layer of predictably under that. One of my favourite things to wear last summer were... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone! Just a very quick post today to point you in the direction of The Sewcialists blog. The blog's been out of action for a while but it's back now and running challenges again. The first challenge is next month and it's Tribute month; make something inspired by another sewist online, be it a... Continue Reading →
Morning everyone! Today sees the publication of my latest Minerva Blogger Network post. I got some glorious magnolia print rayon from them with plans to make the Fumeterre skirt by Deer and Doe. This was partly because I'm a huge D&D fan girl (not dungeons and dragons, obvs!) and partly because I've seen loads of... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Sorry things have been quiet here for the last week, I was absolutely wiped out after last weekend's Sew Up North. I had the most amazing day, but found it utterly exhausting, both mentally and physically. I've mentioned before how hard I find meeting people; I don't think it's that uncommon amongst sewists,... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Hope you're finally enjoying some sun again where you are? It's been a wretched week here but the sun is finally peeping out again and I'm hoping it holds for the school sports day tomorrow! Have you come across the Petite Passions blog and this year's wardrobe builder challenge? I have honestly been... Continue Reading →
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you may be aware I was involved in organising a little bit of an event on Saturday. Together with fellow blogger, Sally, we put together a little, bitty Leeds based sewing meet up called Sew Up North. And it was amazing! Our day started pretty early (Sally's... Continue Reading →
Pardon the use of multiple exclamation marks, but I'm a tiny bit excited. And nervous. And stressed. Because tomorrow is Sew Up North day! Sally and I never thought this would work out as popular as it has, thank you so much to everyone who has signed up for tomorrow. We're both rather nervous; I... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Unbelievably, Sew Up North is this Saturday (have I mentioned that before?!) and Sally and I still have not got to the end of the list of our generous sponsors. How amazing is the sewing community? I'm not sure whether I'm feeling excited or petrified? I find big groups of people quite scary,... Continue Reading →
Hello one and all! We are on the final countdown to Sew Up North!! Only 6 more Sleeps! Sally and I had a meeting today (in Costa, obviously) to sort all the final details and stuff the goody bags. Here's Sally showcasing a small selection of the goodies that will be handed out to our... Continue Reading →
Hi there! It seems a single shirt dress was just not enough for me; following last week's Butterick B6333 Goldfish dress, I have another shirt dress for you today. This one is this month's project for the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network; head on over there for the full details. Here it is in action in... Continue Reading →
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