As mentioned previously, since the start of 2020, I’ve been preparing to launch an independent sewing pattern company. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with pattern testing – the response has been far beyond what I hoped for. I’m approaching the point of being able to release my …
I’ve published my first vlog of 2020, which is a look back at my favourite sewing patterns released in 2019. You can watch the vlog below or via my YouTube channel. If you fancy revisiting some great previous pattern releases, see also my favourite patterns in 2018 and 2017. Patterns mentioned: …
Now that it’s November I’m sharing my recommendations for present making. You can see the full list of pattern suggestions on my vlog, and the full list with links is also copied below. I’ve included lots of free patterns, plus some paid-for patterns which make ideal gifts. I’ve focused on …
I’ve had more time to sew recently as a result of both having a more relaxed job, and Phil starting an online undergraduate degree (in computer science) which is keeping him busy most evenings. Once Phil is settled down to study I’m turning to my sewing projects in the evenings …
For the first Dressmakers’ Ball, organised by the team at Crafty Sew & So in Leicester, back in 2017, I left making my dress until the very last minute and ended up sewing a knit dress the night before the ball. This year I was determined to be organised, and …
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 …
Happy New Year Everyone! I’ve been sorting my pattern and fabric collections, and making sewing plans for 2018. While sorting patterns, I started thinking about my favourite sewing pattern releases of 2017, and I thought it might be fun to share my personal favourites list. I’ve only sewn two of …
Long time no see, guys! I’ve been finding slightly less time to sew and knit lately, but even less to blog. I’m off on holiday to Seoul and Tokyo next week, and have a few recent projects to photograph, so no doubt I’ll have a few garments (and probably some …
I’m late posting, since the newer issues are now out, but I had articles in the issues of Love Sewing and Sew Now published during January. My article for Sew Now was a review of the the Billie Collection, the first pattern from Tribe Patterns, and a collaboration between The Fold Line and Rachel …
When I tested the Sangria dress from the Winter 2016 pattern collection from Capital Chic Patterns, I also asked Sally if I could test the Cuba Libre shirt. Before I began regularly sewing garments, a good proportion of my wardrobe was made up of RTW shirts, but I haven’t actually sewn …