I found myself imagining stepping off of a plane in my floral cigarette trousers (and possibly a matching tie-front top, should there have been enough fabric left before I jetted off to said holiday), a 40s style headscarf and ridiculously massive floppy hat in my hand – even though I've never had or worn one. So it's safe to say that this month's theme of 'wanderlust' was very well conveyed.
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I had all my sewing bits on the table ready - small scissors (fabric was all cut out already so wouldn't need fabric scissor) pins, seam ripper and tape measure. But I had nothing to put them in. I didn't want to take my big sewing box as I had enough to carry so I ended up using an old make-up bag.
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I love seeing on Facebook and Instagram what plans people have for the fabric, but if you're stuck for ideas give some of these a try.
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I have to admit to you, whilst the theme and the main fabrics were set in my mind from pretty early on I really struggled to bring all the elements of these boxes together in order to fit the theme. Sometimes though, the struggles can really pay off and you end up with something that you are perhaps more proud of than if it had been easy peasy.
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There have been so many awesome garments and accessories being posted to the Facebook group and on Instagram in the #sewhayleyjanemakes hashtag. I've just picked a few to show you here, but keep on posting those gorgeous pictures, I absolutely love seeing them!
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I first came across Harriet earlier this year during the Moneta Party on Instagram and soon started following her vlog as well as her blog Hobbling Handmades. I've always enjoyed her enthusiasm which is why I sent her a Sew Hayley Jane box to review a couple of months ago. Check out the gorgeous Marigold Jumpsuit she made using the chambray she received.
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You may have noticed that I've been reducing my blogging to one post a week, rather than two so that I can spend more time working on growing the business. I wanted to make sure I still include inspiration for both the main fabric and the fat quarters, so here they are in one go for you.
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That was the inspiration for the July boxes. Beautiful lightweight fabrics that would be perfect for a summer frock to float around in.
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No one has the same body, we are all completely unique and very rarely does a garment fit perfectly first time.
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