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How to: Sew a Petersham waistband facing

How to: Sew a Petersham waistband facing

This post was originally published on pearsonandpope.com Petersham ribbon (not to be confused with Grosgrain ribbon, although it looks similar) is a strong corded ribbon with a tiny scalloped edge....

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How to: Sew a Petersham waistband facing

This post was originally published on pearsonandpope.com Petersham ribbon (not to be confused with Grosgrain ribbon, although it looks similar) is a strong corded ribbon with a tiny scalloped edge....

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Mimi G Simplicity s9114 trousers

Mimi G Simplicity s9114 trousers

As soon as I saw this pattern, I knew I had to make the trousers. I really loved the clean lines and rounded pegged shape to the legs – and...

Mimi G Simplicity s9114 trousers

As soon as I saw this pattern, I knew I had to make the trousers. I really loved the clean lines and rounded pegged shape to the legs – and...

My kind of skirt suit

My kind of skirt suit

I’m a big fan of using patterns as many times as possible. I’m working towards building up a core set of tried and true basic patterns for which I’ve worked...

My kind of skirt suit

I’m a big fan of using patterns as many times as possible. I’m working towards building up a core set of tried and true basic patterns for which I’ve worked...

Reusable cotton pads

Reusable cotton pads

The end of one year and the start of the next is always a time for reflection and contemplation. Like many people’s, my main resolution for 2020 is to make...

Reusable cotton pads

The end of one year and the start of the next is always a time for reflection and contemplation. Like many people’s, my main resolution for 2020 is to make...

Named Clothing – Saraste Shirtdress

Named Clothing – Saraste Shirtdress

So I finally made a shirtdress, and boy did I pick the right one! I think this dress has now convinced me to move out of my ‘separates’ comfort zone...

Named Clothing – Saraste Shirtdress

So I finally made a shirtdress, and boy did I pick the right one! I think this dress has now convinced me to move out of my ‘separates’ comfort zone...

London College of Fashion course: my top takeaways

London College of Fashion course: my top takeaways

I have been fortunate enough to have some time off from work this summer, and in amongst various family trips and activities I managed to fit in something that was...

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London College of Fashion course: my top takeaways

I have been fortunate enough to have some time off from work this summer, and in amongst various family trips and activities I managed to fit in something that was...

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