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4 min read 2022-05-13 22:32:16

Ready to Party Dress

Original post written for the Crafty Bloggers Club The first time I met the ladies of Crafty Sew and So was at their fabulous Dressmakers’ Ball in

4 min read 2022-05-13 22:32:16

Original post written for the Crafty Bloggers Club The first time I met the ladies of Crafty Sew and So was at their fabulous Dressmakers’ Ball in

4 min read 2022-02-08 00:52:52

London welcomes back the ultimate textile craft lover’s day out as The Stitch Festival returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington from

6 min read 2022-01-28 17:26:14

I remember quite plainly saying I did not see the point in making my own activewear. Where’s the fun? It’s just boring and functional. And

6 min read 2022-01-28 17:26:14

I remember quite plainly saying I did not see the point in making my own activewear. Where’s the fun? It’s just boring and functional. And

5 min read 2022-01-08 21:15:03

I’ve been admiring all the Masin Sicily slips since I saw the very first one, with the same thought in mind each time ~ could I pull it

5 min read 2022-01-08 21:15:03

I’ve been admiring all the Masin Sicily slips since I saw the very first one, with the same thought in mind each time ~ could I pull it

2 min read 2022-01-08 18:16:50

I struggled to make a satisfactory rouleau loop for years and dodged any sewing patterns that involved spaghetti straps, button loops, ties and such

2 min read 2022-01-08 18:16:50

I struggled to make a satisfactory rouleau loop for years and dodged any sewing patterns that involved spaghetti straps, button loops, ties and such

6 min read 2021-11-27 05:48:17

I like that there’s never a strict order of process. Often I pick a pattern and go looking for the right fabric. Sometimes the other way round.

1 min read 2021-11-27 05:48:17

I like that there’s never a strict order of process. Often I pick a pattern and go looking for the right fabric. Sometimes the other way round.

5 min read 2021-10-30 21:00:46

I was inspired to make a second pair of these McCall shorts (see here for first pair) by the lovely checked suiting fabric I saw and snapped up in

1 min read 2021-10-30 21:00:46

I was inspired to make a second pair of these McCall shorts (see here for first pair) by the lovely checked suiting fabric I saw and snapped up in

4 min read 2021-10-25 01:33:23

I love it when sewing stars align. Like when Minerva sends a call out to promote their new fabric ranges, and the ideal fabric screams to be made up

1 min read 2021-10-25 01:33:23

I love it when sewing stars align. Like when Minerva sends a call out to promote their new fabric ranges, and the ideal fabric screams to be made up