Regular readers of this blog will know that last year, I won this…. Yep. You’re looking at Dressmaker of the Year 2017. Mad! What makes me particularly proud is that the coat that won it… Read The Post
The Copycat Crepe Top – (Part 1) + Giveaway!!!
So last week heralded a couple of firsts for me. Actually three to be precise! A week of learning new stuff you could say. Which after a week of battling with fit issues was a… Read The Post
Hemlock Tee: How to Sew a Deconstructed Jersey Neckline Finish
Not really a secret that I love the Hemlock Tee pattern from Grainline Studio. If you follow me on Instagram you’ll have seen a few of these pop up recently that haven’t yet been blogged…. Read The Post
Serger Series – Part 2: Threading
And so we come to it. If you have been “dreading the threading” I promise it really isn’t as intimidating as it seems at first glance. With the exception of the lower looper, which is… Read The Post
FO: Maya Top by Marilla Walker
This top has been sat unfinished for about 3 months. Seriously. I am a serial UFO’er. All it needed was the neckline facing and the sleeves hemming. I love the fabric and the style is… Read The Post
Asymmetric Pleated Tunic
This mustard knit has been sat in my stash since a few months before we moved last year. I recovered it from storage last week. It is soooooo stretchy and since I didn’t have the… Read The Post
DIY: GIANT PYRAMID PINCUSHION
This is a project that is long overdue for me! I’ve been working with a teeny pincushion for several years and I’ve been hankering after something more substantial for a while now. I use several… Read The Post
top tip: budget friendly pattern weights
Pattern weights are awesome. Fact. They’re quicker than pinning and they don’t tear your tissue patterns or leave pin holes in delicate fabrics. (They’re especially useful for tracing patterns). My jaw nearly hit the floor… Read The Post