I was very excited when Tilly released the Coco pattern a couple of weeks ago so that weekend I dashed straight to Barry’s Fabrics to buy me some ponte knit. I’m not especially familiar with sewing with knits so had to ask one of the ladies in Barry’s to point me to the right fabric, […]
I recently made a second (By Hand London) Anna dress. Given how well the dress fit straight out of the packet & how quick it is to make it was inevitable that I’d make a second version. I finally braved the wind and rain to get a few photos outdoors in our garden. I’m calling
Globetrotting Crazy Horses Anna Read More »
As a massive fan of the Great British Sewing Bee (it inspired me to start sewing clothes again after focusing on home-ware & toys for a few years) I cannot wait for the start of Series Two later this year! Even more exciting, Love Productions & BBC2 are already on the lookout for contestants for
Be a Great British Sewing Bee Star! Read More »
I’ve had a sewing machine since I was little (me and my mom used to share) – but I’ve only ever one. In the last couple of months, however, that jumped up to 3. My mom and dad treated me to my first serger for my birthday (I’m looking forward to sewing knits, so far
How Many Sewing Machines Does it Take to Make A Sewing Fanatic…? Read More »
I’ve been in Istanbul for work recently. I made sure to do some sightseeing over the weekend but I also packed lots of supplies so that I had things to do if I felt more like staying in. Phil treated me to a smallish sewing machine for Christmas which would fit in my case. It’s
Here’s a super quick make. I made up a detachable collar using the free pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. It goes pretty well with this (RTW) dress:) It was made with a Sevenberry fabric purchased from Guthrie and Ghani.
Detachable Tilly Collar Read More »
Today the Christmas/New Year holiday ended for me and I went back to work. The Christmas holiday is my absolute favourite time of the year. Partly because I’m crazy about Christmas (I watched the documentary about Liberty recently and their staff plan Christmas all year! Clearly I should be working there). Partly because I get
Burda Style Waterfall Top Read More »
I finished my Archer Shirt this morning and wanted to get some pictures. That meant stepping outside with a brolly to get some natural light. Welcome to the UK in December Archer Shirt! As mentioned in a previous post I made this shirt in one and a bit days (just the buttons and buttonholes completed
Archer Shirt Meet December Rain Read More »
So on New Year’s Eve I haven’t been busy finishing off party wear, I’ve been sewing an Archer Shirt by Grainline Studio – just in time to make it during Archer Appreciation Month (and it really is just in time!). I purchased, washed and cut my fabric yesterday and did all the sewing in one
Last Minute Archer Appreciation Read More »
I made an Anna dress, by By Hand London, to wear on Christmas day. I had a very pleasant Christmas Eve making it, while watching lots of old movies. It was going to be a birthday Anna as I’ve had the pattern and fabric for some time, but I missed by birthday (back in November)
Christmas Day Anna Read More »