It’s not secret that with all the house moving, my sewing has taken a back seat in my life. But after settling into my parents (and bringing my sewing station across with me) I got that itch to make again! I wanted something quick and simple…cue the Saltwater Slip Dress from Friday Pattern Company. I…
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You know how it is: mid week, you’ve got plans for a rare morning out with crafty, sewing friends the next day. The kid is asleep and husband is working late. There’s some fabric sitting on the table, but the sofa is also looking pretty comfy too. But the fabric calls to you more and…
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted on my blog, but for once I’ve actually been sewing in the background! I recently got to go to Cologne to teach a sewing workshop (whoop!) for the Prym Happiness event. It coincided with what was then one of the hottest weekends of the year, so I wanted…
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Following on from my last blog post, here’s my next lot of tips to make the most out of your crafting space- whether its a dedicated room, a little nook or the dining table. This post will be looking at maximising storage/DIY hacks and closer look at my pressing (for sewing) set up. If you’ve…
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Ok, ok- I know. What a cliche: talking about activewear and exercise in January. But in my defence- my new years resolution started way back in November and was less a “New Year’s” resolution as just a “give myself a shake and sort my life out” moment. Back in November I was feeling miserable, really…
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We’re on to the final part of the sew-along. I really hope that this was helpful for those of you who prefer to have photos to follow along. This final part is probably the longest bit as you need to take care with the gathering but I always find that taking a break helps, and…
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Today we’re going to cover the next part of construction of the Sabina Skirt. Hopefully you found part 1 helpful (if you missed it, it’s here and covers getting started and constructing the pockets) and the next part will bring you that much closer to finishing your skirt. To be honest, you’ve pretty much covered…
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I hope you’ve been enjoying seeing the Sabina Skirt pop up on your social media feeds as much as me! It has been incredible seeing this pattern come to life and seeing you all bring your unique style to the table. Since its release, one of the most common questions I’ve been asked is: Is…
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If you’ve been following me on my Instagram, you might already know that I’ve been working on something behind the scenes as a big thank you to my blog subscribers. In December I will have been blogging for 10 years. Can you believe it? Started as a crochet blog and here we are! Crafting and…
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Last year I embarked on a sewing saga making my namesake coat, the Rumana coat (By Hand London). It was one of those slow and steady projects, with toiles and tribulations- but the end product was something I was really really proud of. Apart from the actual pattern itself, there’s a few things that I learnt along the way which stepped my sewing up a notch, giving it a really clean and crisp finish. So, I thought I’d share the top 5 tips and tricks I learned to get a great finish. I should add though- these are speed tailoring techniques I picked up from my research, combining a bit of traditional tailoring with some short cuts.
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