No Patterns Needed Blog Tour- the Cape Sleeved Top
I'm super pleased to be taking part in the Blog Tour for Rosie's fabulous new book, No Patterns Needed.If you're not yet familiar, Rosie's new sewing book consists of 15 sewing projects that you make...
View ArticleIntroducing Sewn Sustainably
I have some exciting news!Over the past months I have been working seriously hard on a project to launch sustainable sewing lessons, now known as Sewn Sustainably.Sustainable? Huh? Eh?Well, this is...
View ArticleLa Catarina! Seamwork dress
It feels like summer has finally hit London, so I thought I'd finally get around to blogging my new favourite dress. If you follow me on Instagram you may remember I showed my inspiration dress, which...
View ArticleComing to America (and Canada as usual)
Hello!I've been making (as much as is possible with River and her pooping ways) and have a few cool things to show you all, but I wanted to quickly blog about my upcoming big road trip. We're pretty...
View ArticleGetting my jumpsuit on again Vogue 9075
WHHHHAT UP. I am back. And, what have I got for you?Another jumpsuit! After the success of my much-loved Named Ailaaki jumpsuit, I didn't think I'd find another that I liked as much, but Vogue 9075...
View ArticleThe Clare Coat!
Hello! I have returneth from the depths of poopy nappies and over-caffeination to proudly introduce my latest make - the Clare Coat! Not only am I a little chuffed with myself for completing a rather...
View ArticleFunny how time slips away: McCalls 6436
Well, hello there, my it's been a long, long time......since, I came round these parts and showed you something I made MINUS a huge, big growing belly full of baby. But, it's no illusion, Mama and...
View ArticleA round belly and a round cocoon coat
Another blog post! I hope this last hurrah of energy means baby Szabobobo is on her way...I've been meaning to blog my coat since November, but just never got round to it. I've been sewing lots (and...
View ArticleI just can't help believin'
That I have met such an amazing bunch of people (& community) through sewing.Yesterday, I thought I was meeting Tania and Sally for a relaxed lunch in Cafe Rouge in Greenwich followed by some...
View ArticleSewing for the man. Burda 7045 shirt.
This latest project was promised almost two years ago. I'm that crappy when it comes to sewing for Mr Szabs.On a trip to Berlin, some moons ago, we went to the very cute and candy store-like Frau...
View ArticleDip your toe into shirt dress heaven. Come make the 6696 with me!
Hey peeps!Belly is growing, but I'm still a-sewing.My latest make is another McCall's 6696. As you know this is my favourite pattern ever and I've already made two versions (if you want to see them...
View ArticleTwo Netties and a Bump
Even though it's been over a month since I last hung out in blogger, I have been sewing and have some overdue makes to share with you all. My recent makes all have a certain thing in common...they...
View ArticleAnother post, another cocktail dress
I assure you readers, my life is really not fancy enough to warrant two consecutive cocktail dresses, but you never know when Don rolls in drunk on Scotch and expects me to seal the deal with Burger...
View ArticleHow do you like this martini, Mr Bond?
As you all know, Sally from Charity Shop Chic launched her own pattern line last month called Capital Chic. If you haven't checked out the unique and very fashionable range, first...why not? And...
View ArticleThe Gillian Dress: McCalls 6696 sequel
They say most sequels are never as good as the first film, with exception to the Godfather 2...obviously. So, does the same apply to repeated sewing makes of the same pattern? I think, with the help of...
View ArticleDrink up folks! There's a new pattern company in town.
Hello everyone!It's been a while since I last blogged because I've been so busy attending the amazing Minerva Meet Up weekend extravaganza, as well as visiting family and friends in Canada.But, I'm...
View ArticleThe John Lewis Sewing Bee and the Betty Bacteria dress
Just over a week ago, I was lucky enough to take part in a mini 'Sewing Bee' at John Lewis' flagship store on Oxford Street to help celebrate the store's 150th anniversary. Run by the lovely Lisa...
View ArticleMinerva meet-up dress tease
It’s just over a week until the much-anticipated Minerva Crafts Meet-Up weekend! I know myself and the other Spoolettes are very excited to get together for a weekend away up north, and to celebrate a...
View ArticleCami, cami, cami, cami, cami, ca-me-lesole...
Title kinda works, no? No?! I did just overdose on a whole lot of home-made guacamole, so maybe the vitamin E made me think I could turn Karma Chameleon into Camisole. Rats.Before I took my bum-bum to...
View ArticleAs Robert Smith says, HOT HOT HOT!
I've got a couple of items to blog but hangovers, rain and bad hair have all delayed any good photo opportunities there is. But be patient my dears, my bum-bum will be gracing your screens in no...
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