sew much fabric…sew little time
Ah the Zadie Jumpsuit - from Paper Theory patterns it's a favourite in the Instagram sewing community. I think I was pregnant when the pattern was released so hadn't managed to make it yet. But I was so keen to try it. And boy, was I not disappointed! This double gauze from Sew Me Sunshine... Continue Reading →
the Jamie Cardigan from Ready to Sew is such an essential piece in my everyday autumn / winter / spring wardrobe.
I love the cornflower blue colour - I need to sew with blue more often.
That gave me ten mins while my husband and daughter showered to close off those channels and trim off all the loose threads. And I did it! Then wore the top out to dinner! I was delighted!
It's not one I've shared much, but one of my most made patterns is the Tilly and the Buttons Freya top from her book Stretch. Its such a simple top, fits me pretty well, and has even seen me through pregnancy and breastfeeding (I very much favour lifting my top up for access, I'm not... Continue Reading →
I made more Bobs! I haven't made many Style Arc patterns but I love this one. How could I not? It's lockdown, they're so comfy - I live in my first pair and I had some linen in my favourite new colour to use. And surprise surprise, I live in these too. The only difference... Continue Reading →
It's a super quick sew and I can see myself making many more. As for the lovely fabric, I have enough for another top so look out for another one soon!
I've wanted to make the Closet Core Patterns Carolyn Pajamas for so long. But I'd heard it was a long sew so kept putting it off. Then Minerva offered me the perfect fabric as part of their brand ambassador programme, and I couldn't really say no. The Carolyn's and this Art Gallery pooling are a... Continue Reading →
The Nexus Blouse, from Papercut Patterns, with its billowing statement sleeves and relaxed fit, caught my eye as I saw more and more versions pop up on Instagram. There are two sleeve options - one long billowing sleeve with large cuff and the other more cropped and open. I fell in love with a floral... Continue Reading →
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