The SewBrum meet-up will be returning for a sixth year on Saturday 05th October 2019. SewBrum is a free-to-attend meet-up of people who love to sew in Birmingham, UK. Everyone is welcome. Sign-up is now open (to give us an idea of numbers): Sign Up Here As in previous years, […]
SewBrum 2019 – Hold the Date! Read More »
Karen Ball’s book, The Little Book of Sewing, is released on 04 April. I was lucky enough to receive a pre-release PDF copy via a call-out in her newsletter. It might be a little book but it feels substantial. I read Karen’s book over a few very enjoyable sittings, and
The Little Book of Sewing Read More »
A few months ago, a vintage fashion Instagrammer I follow posted a picture of herself in a ear warmer she had made and I decided I had to have one. I made a search on Ravelry (ear warmer? head warmer? headband?) and managed to stumble on a free pattern by
Two Knitted Skating Hats Read More »
This may be the first ever time that I haven’t blogged in a while because I was too busy sewing. Sewing and blogging are quite closely linked for me, and, typically, if I am quiet on the blog it’s because I’ve not had the time and/or energy to sew recently.
Two weekends ago we were in Bristol for the Like Sew Amazing shop launch, and last weekend we were in London so that I could attend a meeting of the Association of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers GPC. I’ve stuck to my resolution of making time to attend meet-ups and other
Velvet Grace Dress Read More »
Carmen and I are organising an international meet-up in Paris over the weekend of the 18th – 19th May 2019. On Saturday 18th, we’ll be touring Paris’ fabric shops and ending the day with a group dinner / drinks. On Sunday 19th, we’ll be starting the day with brunch, visiting the
Paris Sewcial / Paris Coud 2019 – Registration Open! Read More »
During 2016 (and following being one of the winners of the We Wear Knitbot Competition), I was extremely flattered to be asked to test knit a pattern from Hannah Fettig‘s upcoming book, Texture. I selected the Wharf Street Pullover, and it was a reminder that I am still a relatively inexperienced
Altered Wharf Street Pullover Read More »
I’ve published a vlog of my personal favourite sewing patterns releases during 2018. I’ve only sewn one of these so far, but I suspect I’ll get around to a fair few eventually. I have a couple in progress currently, including a Yates Coat. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIyqsvASqSE] In no particular order, my
Favourite 2018 Pattern Releases Read More »
I was lucky enough to attend the Paris meet-up organised by Carmen back in 2014. Inspired by that event, Carmen and I have decided that it’s time for another Paris meet-up, so we’re organising one over the weekend of the 18-19 May 2019. We’ll be touring Paris’ fabric shops on Saturday
Paris Sewcial / Paris Coud 2019 – Hold the Date Read More »
Phil and I dragged out the Christmas holiday as long as possible, spending a few days in Alicante before returning to work this week. These pictures, of garments I’ve previously blogged, were taken while we were away (Malachi Vest / In the Folds Jumpsuit / Tamarack Jacket). I didn’t spend
Holiday Snaps & Meandering Thoughts Read More »