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    From Mary Quant to me…

    I grew up almost exclusively embarrassed by a string of outlandishly decorated Mini’s driven by my Dad to and from school. In a previous life Dad had… Read more “From Mary Quant to me…”

    April 6, 2019 by tifdickinson

    In the Folds Wide Leg Pants

    It has recently come to my attention that Peppermint magazine has an excellent and most importantly free sewing pattern library created by the ever stylish In the… Read more “In the Folds Wide Leg Pants”

    March 11, 2019 by tifdickinson

    Chataigne Skirt…

    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…”

    February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 by tifdickinson

    I made my clothes…

    It’s Fashion Revolution Week. A call to arms for shoppers, suppliers, makers and the world at large to think about the way in which fashion has become… Read more “I made my clothes…”

    April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by tifdickinson

    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.”

    December 30, 2016January 10, 2017 by tifdickinson

    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.”

    October 30, 2016November 2, 2016 by tifdickinson

    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”

    October 22, 2016November 26, 2018 by tifdickinson

    Belle, belle, Belladone.

    This week the wonderful memory joggers at Facebook reminded me that it has been 2 whole years since I managed to teach myself to thread a sewing… Read more “Belle, belle, Belladone.”

    October 9, 2016November 2, 2016 by tifdickinson

    Two Alders and a nice time in Birmingham.

    The entire sewing world and it’s significant other has sewn this Grainline studio pattern and I can see why! I’ve been saving this Japanese fabric for something… Read more “Two Alders and a nice time in Birmingham.”

    October 1, 2016November 2, 2016 by tifdickinson

    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”

    September 20, 2016November 2, 2016 by tifdickinson

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