Category: Sewing

New Look 6483

Hello Luke Cage!! Anyone else watching it? We may have been counting down the days until it came out, especially after getting into Daredevil earlier this year! I may have mentioned in an early blog post that I have become…

The Seamstress Tag

Hollie of Hollie Sews set up this tag at the weekend as a way of getting to know more about the bloggers and vloggers in the sewing community and I thought I’d jump in and join in. So… are you…

The Refashioners Challenge

This is mostly due to being a girl and having girly curves. I have chunky thighs, big hips and a little waist. Guys, why are all the jeans found in highstreet stores a variation on the skinny jean? You got…

10 Things To Make With Fat Quarters

I have a feeling I’m not alone… in fact I’m fairly confident that this is a mild case compared to what might be stashed away in other people’s homes. They’re just so enticing, and so pretty. Such a huge variety…

The Agnes Top

Having said all that, September means that Autumn is on it’s way! As I mentioned in my last post, this makes me very excited. This top is perfect for getting all comfy and cosy. I have to admit, this is…

Autumn Pattern Wishlist

I’m a slow sewer. It takes me ages to finish things, usually because I get distracted by the next project. I currently have one unfinished skirt, one dress that I have made a toile (practice piece) for and got all…

My Sewing Essentials

So many pretty things and interesting gadgets that you’ll surely need, and that you won’t possibly be able to sew a single garment without it. Fifteen different ways to cut and mark fabric. Hundreds of different needles, sewing machine feet…

The Accidental Top

I was so excited when I brought this gorgeous fabric home. Unfortunately I’m not entirely certain what type of fabric it is, but it’s seriously soft, silky and drapey. It was meant to become a lovely, simple New Look 6483….