Summer Holiday; Inspiration
Viscose and peachskin feel very different to each other but both are pretty lightweight and drapey, making them perfect for summery outfits.
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Harriet’s Vintage Shirt
This month's box has definitely been my favourite ever box from Hayley – that's right, I said it! Every month I feel like there's no way that Hayley can top what she's done in the past, but I'm consistently proven wrong.
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Harriet’s Fat Quarter Makes
I used to be exactly the same, squirrelling away those little squares of loveliness in the hopes that one day I'd find something to do with them – lo and behold, that day has finally come! Here are some ideas of how you can use the ever so snazzy fat quarters that come in the Sew Hayley Jane boxes.
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Your Makes Vol 4
You guys seriously inspire me! Every time a picture of something you've made using the fabrics from the boxes pops up on Facebook or Instagram I'm in awe.
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Festive Fever
I have to tell you what a pleasure it was to get these boxes ready this month.
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Harriet’s Ultimate Trousers
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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June Pattern Picks
The Mini and Classic boxes each had a length of gorgeous anchor print chambray. Chambray is a gorgeous fabric, it looks a lot like denim but is much more lightweight and has some drape to it, making it a great summer fabric.
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My 2017 Make Nine
If you follow any sewing Instagram accounts you will probably have noticed a hashtag that has been doing the rounds the last week or so, you might even have done it yourself! #2017makenine came into being thanks to Rochelle New who decided to post her plans for 2017 and encouraged others to do the same. It has been so inspiring to see what everyone is planning to sew over the coming months so I wanted to get in on the action!
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Walking In A Winter Wonderland Fat Quarter Projects
Coming to you today is some inspiration for using those beautiful fat quarters. This month the theme was all about getting cosy and staying warm over the festive period and the prints reflected the winter colours of icy blue and pale pinks with gorgeous robins, reindeer and little hedgehogs!!
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