Selfish Sewing Week – a wardrobe essential
I’ve stitched up a something fun for spring that I’m sharing over at imagine gnats for Selfish Sewing Week. It’s something we all need in our wardrobes and I honestly have worn it every day since...
View ArticleThe Merchant and Mills Factory Dress (Selfish Sewing Week)
This dress very nearly didn’t happen. I bought the pattern and fabric back in January with a flurry of excitement about the possibility of it all. Like all good sewists, I dutifully pre-washed my...
View ArticleSew a summer skirt 101 [Minerva Craft Blogger Network]
Sometimes I wonder exactly who you are. Yes, you! Perhaps you’re all seasoned sewists who check in on me now and again in an “awww, isn’t she cute trying to sew” kind of way; or maybe you’re...
View ArticleSimplicity 1617 for Minerva Crafts Blogger Network
Make this pattern if: you want the effect of a peplum skirt but with the practicality of having pockets. Don’t make this pattern if: you like your summer skirts floaty and breezy. I’ve been on a...
View ArticleAnother Simplicity 1652…in Liberty of London (*swoon*)
Make this pattern if: you want to spend the time to get a nicely fitted bodice. Don’t make this pattern if: you’re larger than a D cup (the pattern only goes this high). My youngest brother got...
View ArticleLiesl and Co’s Woodland Stroll Cape [Minerva Craft Blogger Network]
Liesl and Co Woodland Stroll Cape Make this pattern if: you want a high-impact, low-effort staple for autumn. Don’t make this pattern if: you’re in denial that summer is coming to an end. For this...
View ArticleThe Camber Dress by Merchant and Mills
A new dress is always something to get excited about. When said dress actually lives up to the expectations in your mind’s eye then the satisfaction is even greater. This month’s Minerva Craft...
View ArticleAirelle Blouse – Factory Dress pattern remix
What do you get when you cross Deer and Doe’s Airelle blouse with the Factory Dress from Merchant and Mills?! Come on over to imagine gnats to find out! I’m sharing my latest creation over there as...
View ArticleBy Hand London’s Victoria Blazer [Minerva Craft Blogger Network]
Make this pattern if: you want a surprisingly easy-to-sew jacket with maximum effect. Don’t make this pattern if: you are looking for a structured or tailored blazer; this one’s all about laid back...
View ArticleNew for spring…and a call-out for San Francisco local knowledge
Inspired by an upcoming blogger’s weekend in Paris (more on that very soon ), I decided to make a spring ensemble to rival the sunniest day! Early tomorrow morning we’re off to San Francisco (eek!!!) –...
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