Coco, Coco, Coco, Coco, Coco, Coco…my very first sewing love. I’ve lost count of the number of Cocos that have been under my presser foot. I officially… Read more “Basically Coco. Making Basics.”
Tag: Sewing
Sunshine, skirts and sand.
Sunny Devon days are here, so it’s time to ditch the flowery staircase and the black opaques for the seaside. As a warning…it’s easy to take a… Read more “Sunshine, skirts and sand.”
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”
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.”
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”
Morris Blazer
A tale of smart vs casual. It may surprise you to discover that I have a day job, and that I occasionally have to look presentable for… Read more “Morris Blazer”
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”
Material world or: How I came to stop worrying and love the seam ripper.
What a week. This week I learned that sewing expectations often don’t meet the reality of your project. I’m laying the blame squarely on my choice of… Read more “Material world or: How I came to stop worrying and love the seam ripper.”
Out with the old…
I spent the afternoon having a final clear out before 2016 arrives. The local charity shop will get a bumper load from me this year! Going through… Read more “Out with the old…”
2016: Adventures in Sewing
As Christmas approaches and 2015 draws to a close my mind turns to the new year and new challenges. As a whole 2015 was a tricky year… Read more “2016: Adventures in Sewing”
MADAME TIFAINE 