Category: SEW
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Me Made May and honing my style
Discover how I honed my style by taking part in this year’s Me Made May sewing challenge.
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Something for summer: Dune top and briefs
A review of my experience sewing the Dune set by Christine Haynes.
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Pattern review: Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans
Read my review of my latest pair of Megan Nielsen Dawn jeans sewn in a lightweight navy denim.
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Thea Boho Sleeve Shirt by Liberty
How often do you revisit a pattern? I decided to make another of the Thea Boho sleeve shirts by Liberty. Check out my review here.
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McCall’s 8036
It’s been a few months since I finished this dress and it has definitely been a firm favourite in my wardrobe during the warmer months. Like many of us, I have thoroughly enjoyed indulging in the summer trends – floaty dresses, gorgeous tiered maxi skirts and ruffles, my favourite feature. McCall’s has released some gorgeous, […]
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Loungewear Set by Common Stitch
Where do you fall on the PJ spectrum? Are you diligent with your matching sets beyond the festive season when you’ve suddenly found yourself the happy owner of M&S’s latest sleepwear collection, or are you more of a grab-a-baggy-t-shirt-and-go type? While I would love to say I had coordinated sleepwear covered, this was a sartorial […]
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Kew/Hannah Top
Part of me felt compelled to start this post justifying my recent sewing hiatus. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say my motivation to sew has come in peaks and troughs over the past year. While lockdown has granted many of us extra time in the day to sew, I think I put a […]
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Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater
Aside from high-waisted jeans and elasticated waistbands, cosy jumpers are making a regular appearance in my outfits at the moment. There was, however, a little gap in my wardrobe for a loose-fitting sweatshirt, something easy to throw on when heading out on a walk or relaxing in the house. I love a knitted jumper but […]
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Safiya Trousers – aka Secret Pjs!
When sewists compare newly made garments to secret pjs I now know what they mean. I always feel better when I get dressed in the morning but the temptation during lockdown to don my cosy pjs all day has been very real. These trousers are the perfect remedy for those days when you want a […]
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