…Had a surprise in the mail today, a pile of Izzy and Ivy patterns! I didn’t even know it was coming, my daughter was very happy until I told her I was putting them in my store. I may have to make her a few […]
Sewing for Your Family – Dead or Alive?
How many of us remember the pretty little dresses or the smart little shorts with vests that our mothers sewed for us on the old singer, or other sewing machine of choice. Is sewing for the family dead or is there a revival happening in […]
New Patterns from Colette Patterns!
Sarai the owner and designer of Colette Patterns, has announce the arrival of two new patterns this week on their blog, the Coletterie. The Juniper Trouser and the Anise Jacket are both really cute pieces to make for your wardrobe, and we will have […]
Making up two Sewaholic patterns…
…finally I am going to sew up the latest patterns I have from Sewaholics, and Colette Patterns. I am starting with 2 great Sewaholic patterns, the Thurlow Trousers and the new Alma Blouse. Will upload the fabric I am using tomorrow. I […]
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Clothing Collection 2
Okay, so carrying on from the last post. I haven’t been drafting anything more yet, but designing the whole range. It’s all very exciting. I’ve also found this place online where you design your own fabric upload the design to their website and you […]
New Books…
…The one thing I like more than fabric and patterns arriving in the mail, is books, so was over the moon last week to get my sewing reference books, as well as picking up a couple of handy books at the local bookshop, just before […]
My New Clothing Range
Hey World, I am planning on designing a small range of vintage inspired clothing for children (+6s), men and women. I have a few rough drawings, saved photos and pictures, favourite book, websites etc. that I am taking inspiration from, and I thought it might […]
1920s Themed Party – hat
Well, made a felt hat for the 1920s party we are supposed to go to. Not really happy with the shape, I do like it as a hat to wear everyday, but not really the cloche shape I was after. The pattern book I purchased […]
Final photos Girl’s Romantic Era Dress and Pantaloons
Just looking at this photo of the pantaloons it seems that one side is longer than the other, that would be my last minute attempt at tucks, which were not very successful. Great for play however. Love the lemon, love the baby blue ribbon, love […]