So, when this month’s very cute Parisian cotton poplin arrived, I got very excited about making myself a pair of pyjamas to wear this Spring and Summer. I only have full length pyjama bottoms and cosy jersey tops in my…
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This month was one that was pretty out of this world – I’m forever losing tape measures, but the monochrome Merchant & Mills one that arrived this month will most definitely not end up mysteriously disappearing! I hadn’t made anything…
The November Box had a very specific Christmas theme to it, whilst Decembers Box was more about staying warm and cosy with a touch of festive sparkle thrown in. My Instagram feed was full of some seriously gorgeous and cosy…
And this month is no exception! Here goes, I’m not about to break my post-writing traditions for the last month of the year! When I think ‘Winter Warmers’, I imagine sitting huddled in traditional-style tartan pyjamas and a huge blanket…
All of us sewists seem to commit to far too many things in December – whether that’s sewing presents, making jazzy dresses for ourselves or simply just getting caught in the rush – so having the Christmas box available to…
– By Harriet Johnson | @hobblinghandmades I’m a big fan of planning, so when I saw the Sew Crafty project planner, I was on it straight away and started to plan what I was going to make with this month’s…
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…
Hacci sweater knit has more of a loopy, open-knit texture than regular cotton knits and this particular one is super lightweight making it perfect for the summer. Earlier this year I made a Coco dress from Tilly and the Buttons…
This gorgeous royal blue swallow print cotton poplin went into the May Animal Magic boxes and I had a length chopped off the roll and into the wash as soon as it arrived at SHJ HQ. I absolutely love both…