creative & lifestyle blog by Lorna rose
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 [...]
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 [...]
There's a sense of reckless abandon as a beginner sewist. Though I've been making clothes for just over three years, I still see every garment as a chance to test my skills and every mistake as a valuable learning curve. Don't get me wrong, making mistakes with newly-bought fabric can be heart-breaking but the only [...]
Floaty dress complete with ruffles, what’s not to love? Autumn is my favourite season and while my wardrobe is usually punctuated by dark, earthy tones at this time of year I really wanted to incorporate some brighter colours into my handmade pieces this season. I had mulled over pattern and fabric combinations before finally settling [...]
Finally donning a pair of DIY denim jeans! I sewed myself a pair of Dawn Jeans, though I had to make a few alterations, I am so pleased with the end result.
What comes first? The fabric or the pattern? On this occasion I decided on both within 10 minutes - this never usually happens! I'd spotted the Lady McElroy 'Sign of the Times' fabric on Sew Me Sunshine and it truly was love at first sight. The quirky motifs on a pale pink background are right [...]
I know I say this about many of the garments I’ve made but this one could be my all-time favourite! The colourful print and swishy skirt make for a fun, summery dress. Making this dress also came at a really good time as I’d been in a bit of a sewing funk. Despite having a [...]
Fanatical about French style? Sew your way to that certain 'je ne sais quoi' with my top pattern picks From Breton tees to the versatile silk scarf, no one masters timeless style quite like the French. Seemingly simple silhouettes and minimalist ensembles have become the sartorial status quo of our lissom neighbours and one that [...]
Now, I know many of you will be super efficient when it comes to purchasing fabric and this post is by no means prescriptive but as someone who has often whiled away the hours searching for the perfect material, I have shifted my approach to enable me to become a more savvy fabric shopper. I've [...]
I am always amazed when people make garments from small cuts of fabric. I've seen savvy sewists cut a dress from a mere metre of material and create amazing items by recycling excess fabric pieces. Recently, I've been optimising my fabric stash and thinking of items I can make from small fabric pieces which have [...]
