Tag: FEATURED
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Dreamy Dawn Jeans
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 […]
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McCall’s 8032 Ruffle Dress
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 […]
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Pattern Review: Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans
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.
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Thea Boho Sleeve Shirt by Liberty Fabrics
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 […]
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Butterick 6453, ice cream dress
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 […]
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Sew your way to timeless, French style
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 […]
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My Top Tips for Fabric Shopping
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 […]
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Kew pattern hack: peplum top
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 […]
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Butterick 6453 dress
When I started sewing I remember being in awe of all the incredible garments people had made. One such achievement that stayed etched in my memory is the Ice Scream Dress made by Elizabeth of Pins and Pinot. Close fitting through the bodice with princess seams atop a full, gathered skirt, this dress was the […]
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Indigo midi dress
The sewing community is a lovely bunch. After much deliberation about whether to post this dress on Instagram (I made a couple of mistakes!) I’m so appreciative of the kind words of support from people. At the start of Me Made May I wrote about my aim of honing my style and creating garments that […]
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