At the end of 2020, I spotted that Morley College were running a number of short millinery courses online and, having always been intrigued by millinery, decided to give it a go. I took advantage of a discount to book a place on three different courses during 2021 – two […]
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I’ve always really enjoyed writing an end-of-year blog post, as an opportunity to remind myself what I got up to over the last 12 months and reminisce about the best bits. I also really enjoy revisiting those post a few years later on, as a neat encapsulation of my year.
I’m sneaking in a last post for 2021, featuring a last sewing project! This is the Peppermint Magazine Pocket Skirt by Tara of Paper Theory. I started making this on my birthday in November, with a grey linen fabric from my stash. I got about half way through sewing this
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SewBrum 2021 is just four weeks away, so I thought it was time I shared all the details for this year’s event which will take place Friday 29th – Sunday 31st October. If you haven’t registered yet, you can sign-up for free here. SewBrum 2021 will include a combination of
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It’s been ages since I sat down to write a blog post about a finished garment project. This little knitted skirt has been on my ‘to-make’ list for so long that I thought actually finishing it deserved recording. This is the Masika Skirt by Kari-Helene Rane, designed for, and knitted
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I’ve been working on a new project behind the scenes – announcing #StitchAdvent Calendar, a digital (PDF) advent calendar for sewers. The run up to Christmas is my favourite time of the year and, once I got the idea in my head, I couldn’t resist pulling together an advent calendar
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Save the date for the 8th annual SewBrum meet-up on Saturday 30th October. After six years as an in-person meet-up in Birmingham, UK, SewBrum moved online for 2020. The 2021 event will include an online element and, subject to covid restrictions, we’re also hoping to include an in-person aspect (details
My second pattern – and first pattern for knit fabrics – is here! Teres is a sportswear inspired knit dress and top with a cold shoulders feature (as it happens, perfect for vaccinations!). The pattern is designed to be quick to make, without closures, and with a band finish at
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I’m sharing a video introduction to the Barberry Jacket over on the vlog. See the jacket in motion, and hear a bit more about design.
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I am (nervous &) delighted to be able to release my first sewing pattern as Charlotte Emma Patterns, The Barberry Jacket. As a brand new company, and because this was my first pattern, there was lots to decide / develop to get to this point – everything from company name
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