What’s your favourite sewing pattern? Maybe you can answer this question instantly but maybe it changes weekly, monthly, or with the seasons. For me this pattern is… Read more “Chataigne Skirt…”
Category: Sewing Challenge 2016
One whole year of sewing not shopping.
One whole year. I sewed it all for one whole year. This time last year I was feeling quite anxious. What if it all went wrong at… Read more “One whole year of sewing not shopping.”
Safran…and a Deer and Doe addiction.
Happiness is the perfect pair of jeans. It’s been a good week for this sewing lady. I made jeans. I promise you I am not working… Read more “Safran…and a Deer and Doe addiction.”
The Sureau Triology
Deer and Doe are wonderous creators of strangely addictive patterns which I want to make again and again and again. So I did. Meet the Deer and… Read more “The Sureau Triology”
Autumn leaves
Autumn is here. Sound the alarm, it’s time to start dressing like an autumn leaf. So in the spirit of creating my handmade wardrobe I started to… Read more “Autumn leaves”
Oh Melilot!
In the 15 years since I left school, shirts haven’t been particularly high in my fashion agenda. I have flashbacks to my uniquely hideous school uniform, and… Read more “Oh Melilot!”
Moss Mini
So I jumped on the Grainline Studio Moss wagon. I have seen so many lovely versions, so I’m totally late to this sewing party. However, I felt… Read more “Moss Mini”
French Edit.
Bienvenue! This week I have been mainly making en Francais… I decided to start trying to make whole outfits and start to think ‘holistically’ about the kind… Read more “French Edit.”
Paloma Dungarees
What to make when you impulse buy some black wavey linen fabric on sale after too much caffeine in Totnes? Something to go with your clogs maybe?… Read more “Paloma Dungarees”
Françoise Dress
I am a 32 year old daffodil and I don’t care. I didn’t quite appreciate quite how YELLOW this dress was until I stood against… Read more “Françoise Dress”