This is my third go at New Look 6071 – which is still well behind Andrea’s tally of five! There is a lot to like
Somehow I always feel a little bit smug when I use patterns for a second time. I’ve suddenly halved the “cost per make” factor –
I’ve rather been enjoying sewing with knit fabrics lately and exploring the differences in their stretch and drape and finding out what garments they do
Zara released a number of shoulder pad tops into their stores about a year ago, not that I realised that at the time! A few
Another of the Christmas gifts that I sewed for my Mum was the Style Arc Autumn dress. I’d sewn myself a version around a year
Oh Lekala. When it comes to fitting non-standard shapes, you really are the bomb! I generally consult with my daughters before I sew them something.
I really did wake up ridiculously early yesterday. Fortunately my body seems to have done a rapid time clock change and after a fabulous night
When Tessuti announced their most recent competition, the Cut Out Lace Sewing Competition, I looked at the fabric and knew that I would never sew
Late last year I finally sewed Simplicity 1733. It had been in stash so long that it is no longer in print, but you can
This is another pattern repeat. I last sewed the Simple Tunic from the book Bold and Beautiful Easy Sew Clothes back in early 2014. I
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