The last time we stayed in Prague, I made a first visit to Textile Mountain fabric shop, which specialises in deadstock fabrics. One of the fabrics I purchased had a label attached, noting that the fabric was likely from 1948, and was leftover stock following a family fabric shop (U Krupickun) being nationalised. I decided […]
Vintage Sleeveless Top (Blackmore 9106) Read More »
I released the Clove Vest pattern last year and after getting loads of wear out of my versions, I decided I also wanted to make some Cloves with a round neckline (instead of the pattern’s deep v-neck). Rather than just hack the pattern for myself, I thought I might as well make it an official
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I spotted this fabric during last year’s SewBrum meet-up, in October 2021, in Barry’s Fabrics, and couldn’t resist trying a chunky Clove Vest. The Clove Vest pattern is designed to be made in medium-weight knits, and this is most definitely a heavy-weight knit fabric, but I love how it turned out! I made my normal
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Have you tried sewing the Clove Vest yet? Clove is designed for advanced beginners, it’s a straightforward project with just one tricky step: the v-neck. I’ve recorded a tutorial to talk you through preparing and attaching the neckband to help you get perfect corners on your v-neck. You can watch the tutorial on my YouTube channel
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I’m very happy to introduce my first new pattern for 2022, the Clove Vest. Clove has been almost ready to share with you since last Autumn, but after a brief break to launch #StitchAdvent and to start a new job, it’s finally launch day! Clove is a vest or tank top designed to be made
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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 flat pattern courses, and one
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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 to the design of the
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The latest issue of Fibre Mood magazine (issue 9) is released today. This month I got the opportunity to view the patterns early and to pick one to sew for launch day. I picked the Dora Dress, which has flutter sleeves, a high neckline, and a loose fit cinched in at the waist with a
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Despite the fact that I rarely wear hats, including the RTW beret I have owned for years, at the end of last year I suddenly got the urge to knit a beret. I originally purchased a different knitting pattern, but then James N Watts’ Best Beret pattern was released and was exactly what I was
Pattern: Jarrah Sweater by Megan Nielsen Sewing time taken (excluding cutting out): 3 hours each Fabric: (pink & grey) double-sided sweat-shirting from Bennytex, bought during #ParisSewcial / (blue) Atelier Brunette sweat-shirting from Guthrie & Ghani Sweatshirts are one of my favourite sewing projects. They are really quick and easy to make, don’t use a lot of
Two Jarrah Sweaters Read More »