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May Indie Pattern Update!
So May has been the month of the Spring/Summer collection releases! We have been inundated with choice of new patterns this month. Luckily I've had a bit of time off and churned through some of my...
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Pattern Testing: Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress (and a giveaway!)
So it would seem this is going to be the summer of wearing shirt dresses for me! A couple of months ago the lovely ladies at Sew Over It asked me to test their latest release, the Vintage Shirt Dress....
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Striped Linen Laurel Dress (and giveaway winner!)
Today I've got a garment to share with you that I'm actually not all that pleased with now it's done. It's been one of those projects that just doesn't quite turn out as you imagined it in your head. I...
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A Knit Scout Tee Duo
So ok, this is basically a post about t-shirts so may not seem that exciting but bear with me here because I'm super happy with how these turned out and the fabrics themselves are lovely! I have (on a...
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Electric Blue Rayon Crepe Quart Jacket
I was really intrigued when I spotted this Rag & Bone Navy/Blue Cotton-Rayon Crepe in the new arrivals section of the Mood Fabrics website! It sounded so unusual being of a medium to heavy weight...
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June Indie Pattern Update!
The arrival of some real proper heat and sunshine in London this week has got me really inspired to sew up a whole new summer wardrobe! I've been working with a lot of breezy cottons and silks this...
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A Summery Voile Zeena Dress
I'm sure many of you will have seen by now the latest release from By Hand London, the Zeena Dress. I'm also sure those of you who don't live in London will have heard about the little heatwave we've...
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Giveaway from Fabrics For Sale!
Just a quick post for you all today to introduce you to a newly launched online fabric store called Fabrics For Sale. I've been keen to spread the word about this new opening as I really like the look...
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Italian Silk Emmeline Tee (and a giveaway winner!)
Yes this is the third version of the Emmeline Tee from The Little Tailoress that I am sharing with you within a couple of months! I was always planning on making more as I've fallen hard for this...
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Thoughts on Sleeve Heads and Shoulder Pads
I posted my Electric Blue Biker Jacket version of the Pauline Alice Quart Coat a few weeks ago and said I'd be back to talk in more detail about the construction of the shoulders and sleeve heads. The...
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July Indie Pattern Update!
July has been a bit of a strange month for me and I am therefore WAY behind in my blog reading so I apologise if this month's update misses the mark somewhat...I've done my best to keep up with all the...
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Tanya Taylor Viscose Print Two Piece Set
The fabric I used for this month's Mood Sewing Network project was one of those that jumped straight off the page at me and I ended up ordering without a specific project in mind. It's described as a...
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The History of the Sewing Machine
Just a quick post for you today! Terry's Fabrics sent over this infographic about the history of the sewing machine and I found it really interesting so I thought some of you might too! Even more...
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2014 Round Up!
It's taken me a little while to get motivated to write this round up of last year and onward look into the next but finally writing it has made me feel incredibly inspired to get sewing! It's been so...
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Purple Bamboo Agnes Top and Denim M6696 Skirt
Today I've got an outfit to share with your which has become one of my favourite combination of garments over the rather temperamental British summer. It's been great for the muggy heat but also good...
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Plaid Double Gauze Zeena Dress (and a US visit!)
I loved the first version I made of By Hand London's Zeena Dress and knew my wardrobe would benefit from a couple more. They are just so easy to throw on in the morning and feel great in all day,...
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August Indie Pattern Update!
So I am currently in LA (Eeeeee!) and wrote this post before I went so anything exciting that happened in the last couple of days in August is probably missing, I'm very sorry and will update as soon...
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Viscose Midsummer Night's Dream Dress
I've had my eye on the Midsummer Night's Dream pattern from Papercut Patterns for quite some time now, probably since I sewed up my first Papercut design over two years ago! I don't know why I've been...
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Adventures in the U.S.A!
So I'm back from my very exciting trip around a small part of the south west of America and have just about got myself back on British time! If you follow me over on Instagram or Twitter you may have...
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Pattern Testing: Sew Over It Joan Dress (and a giveaway!)
I have been super excited about sharing this dress with you since I made it a couple of months ago! When Sew Over It got in touch about testing their next pattern I said yes straight away. The Joan...
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