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Harriet’s Ironing Board Cover

Harriet’s Ironing Board Cover

Which is why, for this month I decided to go a little off-piste and make a pretty ironing board cover… I think it was the very Cath Kidston-esque fabric that did it!

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September Inspiration

September Inspiration

If you haven't decided what to make with your gorgeous September fabrics yet, here are a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing!

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Beautiful Blooms

Beautiful Blooms

This month is definitely no exception. Every component of the box just works together beautifully and makes me extremely happy.

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Harriet’s Rowan Top

Harriet’s Rowan Top

I have no problem wearing bright colours, clashing prints – and, to help matters, I am very short - hence the name being @thelittledressmaker!

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Birds of a Feather; Inspiration

Birds of a Feather; Inspiration

First up are some patterns to use with that fabulous silky satin in the Classic and Mini boxes.

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Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

It really is so lovely to share a common interest with you lovely lot and thank goodness for the wonder of the web to be able to chat all things sewing with you.

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Festival Fever; Inspiration

Festival Fever; Inspiration

If you're still wondering what to make with your fabric from the July box, whether it's the chambray or the AGF fabric, hopefully there's something here to inspire you!

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Harriet’s Goji Shorts

Harriet’s Goji Shorts

With festival season comes standing in a (usually very muddy) field, surrounded by lots of very excited and usually quite drunk people

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Festival Fever

Festival Fever

Having been to a fair few musical festivals myself - never made it to Glastonbury though - I can certainly vouch for incredible feeling of watching Elbow sing One Day Like This as the sun was setting, enjoying a questionable burrito and singing along with the crowd (Reading '11 in case you were wondering)!

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