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Sewing Bee Challenge – 5 Hour Buffet Dress
Last week I set myself a Sewing Bee Challenge... to sew a “buffet” dress in less than 5 hours. Inspired by the first episode of the current series of The Great British Sewing Bee on Wednesdays at 9pm on BBC1. I decided to take on the made to measure challenge to sew...
Loved Clothes Last! – Fashion Revolution Week 2021
“Loved clothes last!” is a mantra to live by! But it is also a book written by Fashion Revolution founder Orsolo de Castro. I bought the book when it first came out earlier in the year, but only got around to reading it and finished it yesterday. It just so happens...
My Most Made Pattern – Tilly & the Buttons – Agnes
My most made pattern over the years is the Tilly & the Buttons Agnes Jersey Top. I love that it is a great basic and works for layering but has so many options too. It really is the mark of a great pattern when you want to make it over and over again. My Most...
Opening up Again! Light at the end of the Tunnel
I’m happy to tell you that I’ll be opening up again for in person one to one lessons in my Studio in Bawtry from Monday 12th April! There definitely feels like there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that happier, lighter, freer days are coming. I’ve got my...
Spring Sewing Planning 2021 – Dressing to the Max
The long dark winter has come to an end. The clocks went forward at the weekend, which means that the evenings are lighter longer. And the UK is having a mini 2 day heatwave! My thoughts immediately turn to my Spring Sewing Planning. After months of living in secret...
Create a Peter Pan Collar for any Neckline
I’ve created a video tutorial on how to make a Peter Pan collar. This was requested by Barbara & Lucy in my Learning to Sew Facebook group. https://youtu.be/mU5uLWaFNNQ To me, one of the most exciting things about making your own clothes is the infinite...
Upcycling Project – Men’s Shirt to Cute Top
An upcycling project can be a fun way to bring new life to things that are not being used. Or living up to their potential in their current form. This project takes a men's shirt and turns it into a fun top for you! You will need Man’s shirt that fastens around your...
International Women’s Day 2021 – Choose to Challenge
Today is International Women’s Day and I wanted to write something to honour and celebrate all the amazing women that I’ve supported to learn to sew. They also support me, lift me up and make me better at what I do. I open my heart and my (virtual) studio to you and...
Sewing Mistakes Happen – What to Do when they Do?
Sewing mistakes can happen, as can mistakes in life. How we deal with them makes all the difference. Treat mistakes as an opportunity for learning rather than as a disaster to ruin your day. Last week I had a technological nightmare and accidently deleted this website...
The Power of Clothes to Lift your Mood
During the first lockdown I did Dress Up Friday almost every week. I would choose an outfit that I loved to wear and harnessed the power of clothes to lift your mood. I kind of forgot about that during this lockdown! This time I’ve been living in secret pyjamas. As...
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