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Stashbusting! Planning my 2016 wardrobe essentials.. (Part one)

Stashbusting! Planning my 2016 wardrobe essenti...

I’ve been in a frenzy of sewing-related shopping activity since I decided to start sewing a couple of months ago. I’ve bought patterns, tools, books, online courses, and fabric.. Lots...

Stashbusting! Planning my 2016 wardrobe essenti...

I’ve been in a frenzy of sewing-related shopping activity since I decided to start sewing a couple of months ago. I’ve bought patterns, tools, books, online courses, and fabric.. Lots...

Sew over it: Ultimate Pencil Skirt

Sew over it: Ultimate Pencil Skirt

Here’s to finishing my first make of 2016! I believe it’s possible to sew up a pencil skirt in a few hours but I’ve been working on this one since...

Sew over it: Ultimate Pencil Skirt

Here’s to finishing my first make of 2016! I believe it’s possible to sew up a pencil skirt in a few hours but I’ve been working on this one since...

Crafty Christmas: a “quiet book” for the boys..

Crafty Christmas: a “quiet book” for the boys..

A belated Merry Christmas to you all! I’ve been running around like mad so haven’t had much time to blog over the last few weeks but hope to remedy that...

Crafty Christmas: a “quiet book” for the boys..

A belated Merry Christmas to you all! I’ve been running around like mad so haven’t had much time to blog over the last few weeks but hope to remedy that...

Sewing school: Margot and Sorbetto pyjamas

Sewing school: Margot and Sorbetto pyjamas

So, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I’m learning to see while on maternity leave. I’m so chuffed to be able to report that I’ve finished my first project! I...

Sewing school: Margot and Sorbetto pyjamas

So, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I’m learning to see while on maternity leave. I’m so chuffed to be able to report that I’ve finished my first project! I...

10 things my wardrobe told me..

Moving house a couple of months ago brought home to me one simple truth: I have waaay too much stuff. Too many gadgets/glasses/knick knacks in my kitchen, too many books...

10 things my wardrobe told me..

Moving house a couple of months ago brought home to me one simple truth: I have waaay too much stuff. Too many gadgets/glasses/knick knacks in my kitchen, too many books...

Observations of a novice dressmaker

I am working my way through the first project in a “teach yourself dressmaking” book (Love at First Stitch available from Tilly and the Buttons) and thought I’d share what I’ve...

Observations of a novice dressmaker

I am working my way through the first project in a “teach yourself dressmaking” book (Love at First Stitch available from Tilly and the Buttons) and thought I’d share what I’ve...