I've been having a huge sort through my fabrics and patterns during lockdown. After doing this, I have had to face up to the fact that I have way too much fabric. Over 100 pieces. Almost every piece I have a plan for, but I just don't have the time. I also have loads of... Continue Reading →

What I wore during the Covid lockdown. Lots of as yet unblogged makes - consider these a sneak peak. Closet Case Kalle shirt & Tilly and the Buttons Cleo pinafore Seamwork Astoria & Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan Self drafted skirt with elasticated waist Tilly and the Buttons Freya top Tilly and the Buttons Ness Skirt... Continue Reading →

A diary of what I wore in May. Quite a few of these garments haven't made it to the blog yet - consider this a sneak peak! Tilly & the Buttons Ness Skirt Seamwork Bo & Poppy & Jazz Strawberry Sweater Storybook Patterns Overture Top Tilly & the Buttons Safiya trousers & Freya top Kalle... Continue Reading →

It's been a while again. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll have seen I've had a baby!

All in all a fab make - it only took 2.5 metres, so I still have a metre of this delicious fabric left (I predict a cropped Kalle!). And I'm already planning my next Myosotis.

Reader...it's been a while. A LOT has happened this year and you've probably noticed that I've not had much time for blogging. The main development... I've been growing a baby! I'm due towards the end of the year - I'm more than 7 months now. As with most women, I spent the first three months... Continue Reading →

It's been a little while since I blogged. Life has happened and done it's thing of getting in the way. I've also just not felt like blogging in winter, there's been no natural light during the week to take good photos, and the evening darkness just saps my energy and inclination to do much beyond... Continue Reading →

Well, I did it. I may even have to change my sewing name (although my slowness in publishing this post probably suggests it's OK for now!). My version of the Amy Jumpsuit from Closet Case Patterns was sewn up within three weeks of its release. I, Sew Slow Sarah, printed it off, toiled it, made... Continue Reading →