A little while ago now, Nina Lee released her latest pattern, the beautiful Park Lane dress and top. I was lucky enough to have tested this pattern and have since made two further versions, so I thought I'd share my thoughts. The Park Lane pattern includes both dress and top patterns which are subtly different... Continue Reading →
A few days ago, posts started appearing on my Instagram feed showing people catching up on their #makenine2019 progress. Oh yes, I thought, I signed up for that, didn't I? Oh well, bet I haven't done most things. So I started looking back through my finished makes and realised, somewhat to my surprise, that I... Continue Reading →
The video class reviewed in this post was provided to me free of charge: all opinions are my own As you may have gathered from this blog, I am a dressmaker. I don't quilt, I don't do patchwork, I don't make cuddly toys: I make clothes. But sometimes, it's good to try something a little... Continue Reading →
It’s been three weeks since this year’s Sew Up North event and I think I’ve just about recovered! I have to apologise to anyone who came on the day and who I didn’t manage to speak to; I came down with the lovely cold/flu bug the week before the event, had spent a few days... Continue Reading →
Sew Up North 2019 is tomorrow! I'm not too sure how that has crept up on me, to be honest, but it seems that it really is tomorrow when the sewing mayhem will hit Leeds again! The sound of the rain outside tells me we may all end up a little soggy, but I'm sure... Continue Reading →
So it’s less than a week now until Sew Up North 2019! All the final preparations are under way; I have one last round up of raffle prize sponsors to follow this week but for now, I have a request. If you have a ticket for the day and you’re prepared to lend a hand,... Continue Reading →
Yes, despite all the sponsors already announced, there are still more new sponsors to tell you all about! These lovely companies have all provided raffle prizes for Sew Up North this year and I can't thank them enough for their generosity! Sew Dainty has a gorgeous range of acrylic jewellery and cross stitch patterns. Kathy's... Continue Reading →
Friday rolls around again and brings us one week closer to this year's Sew Up North so it's time for another blog post detailing our wonderful sponsors As a reminder, you need a ticket to attend this year's event in Leeds on October 26th; you can join the waitlist for any newly available tickets here.... Continue Reading →
As usual, it seems I've had a lot more time for sewing than I have for blogging. Such is life, especially with Sew Up North bubbling away behind the scenes. But I have been trying to follow along with Sewisfaction’s #seweverydayseptember prompts where I can, and the encouragement to take time to sew, even if... Continue Reading →
Time to announce the first batch of sponsors for this year's Sew Up North raffle!
Red W Sews 