sewing challenge

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

The Stitch Festival is back – use my discount code to get yourself a ticket!

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

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.

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 2021-06-14 16:24:52

I had absolutely no plans whatsoever when I placed my order for this delightful Robert Kaufman cotton poplin fabric, which is usually a very bad

3 min read 2021-05-02 18:19:41

May is one of my favourite months for many a reason. The weather is warming – I so can’t bear the cold – and I’m more likely to get out more

6 min read 2021-03-23 00:30:00

I made it to the second round of the sewing bee! This challenge was somewhat unexpected, but really interesting an inspiring – repurposing

6 min read 2021-03-23 00:30:00

I made it to the second round of the sewing bee! This challenge was somewhat unexpected, but really interesting an inspiring – repurposing

3 min read 2020-10-29 04:42:00

I've turned into a little "Mad Hatter". Lol After making the first bucket hat, a few people have asked for one. So, I decided to go

7 min read 2020-09-29 19:38:37

Big thanks to Marie @stitchoddyssey and Kerry @kestrelmakes for their great insta challenge, #sewvintageseptember, without which this dress would

7 min read 2020-09-29 19:38:37

Big thanks to Marie @stitchoddyssey and Kerry @kestrelmakes for their great insta challenge, #sewvintageseptember, without which this dress would

2 min read 2020-08-17 22:31:00

This past Friday, I crossed a huge hurdle. The sale of my friend's house came to a close. That part of her estate is officially finished!!! In 3

2 min read 2020-08-04 04:50:00

A few weeks ago, I had brunch with my mother and my brother. My brother is one that really appreciates fashion. Maybe it has something to do with

3 min read 2020-01-06 22:52:00

I've been influenced by zakka -- the Japanese concept of making pretty, practical items to beautify your everyday life -- since I first started

5 min read 2020-01-01 01:00:00

Well, I started this year off with grand plans…. And I’m pretty sure my blog followers know that they’ve pretty much fizzled out due to the

12 min read 2019-12-31 01:00:00

December reflections and roundup summary goes here. In the meantime, here’s what’s been going on around the sewing blogosphere… Merriam