As soon as this blue double gauze arrived in the studio I had a piece cut and in the wash pronto! I already knew I wanted to make another Indigo dress after I made my first one from Septembers stretch crepe. I did have a brief look through my pattern stash just in case something jumped out at me but I was set.
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I bought my sewing machine on a whim. Most people that you hear about have a lovely romantic story, but not me! It was New Year’s Day 2018 and I wanted something new to get stuck into. I started making the basics: cushion covers, millions of zipper pouches that I didn’t know what to do with and dabbled in some bag making.
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One of the things I love about receiving my box each month is the surprise element of what kind of fabric I will receive, and Octobers fabric did not disappoint! A child of the 90’s, this ripped denim/tartan mix number really took me back, invoking many memories of some rather choice outfits from when I was younger (I’m looking at you mum!)
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This box has been in pipeline since the beginning of summer. I got so excited at the thought of creating a box with snuggly double gauze fabric but just knew it would be better to wait until the cold weather sets in and we are all excited to cozy up under blankets with hot chocolate and a movie.
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Scrunchies are back in a big way and sewists rejoice as they are a great way of using up small pieces of fabric - make one to match every new garment! I have put together a tutorial for a basic scrunchie but you can definitely get a bit more creative and add a bow or maybe use piping along the long edge.
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October's Sew Retro themed Luxury boxes included the gorgeous Alex Jumpsuit pattern from Workshop, a stunning pattern company, fabric shop and sewing cafe company based in Headingley Leeds. I caught up with company owner Aliss for a feature in the accompanying magazine.
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Hi, I’m Lucy and I’m this months ‘Make of the Month’. The fabric I used was actually from my first box, the ‘Palm Springs’ from July. I’m so excited that Hayley chose my make as it was a special box curated with help from the Foldline girls Kate & Rachel. I just love what they all came up with.
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Lately I've been looking at my me-made wardrobe and thinking about what I make in comparison to what I wear on a regular basis, identifying gaps that can be filled with more practical garments as well as the beautiful dresses. I tend to like one-piece outfits such as jumpsuits for ease of styling, knowing that I can throw on one garment and that is pretty much my outfit sorted, however one of the gaps I identified is separates.
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Leaves are starting to turn a glorious golden brown, and pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu. It can only mean one thing… Autumn is upon us! Which also heralds back to school! As a kid I always loved the ritual of getting new school shoes, a new uniform and choosing new stationery. And if you were lucky enough to get the coveted 36 pack of Crayola colouring pencils, then boy, you were the most popular kid in class!
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