I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen Spoonflower fabrics pop up in other people’s makes but didn’t really know what it was about. So when they got in touch I jumped at the chance to dive in and explore what they have to offer. If I’m totally honest, with the everything I’ve got going on…
Read MoreBook review: Stretch!
It’s no secret that I love pretty much anything that comes from Tilly and the Buttons. The colour palette, the styling, the do-able no-nonsense approach to sewing patterns, the models used to showcase designs. That last point is one I really love about Tilly and her team. They always have their garments modelled by women…
Read MoreThe Rumana Coat and a dream come true!
A bit of an overdue post but you might have noticed that By Hand London released a beautiful coat pattern over the winter (also known as the-never-ending-season in the UK). But more exciting than that- if something could be more exciting than another exquisite BHL pattern- was that they named it after me! To say…
Read MoreBook review: Sew Your Own Activewear
It’s my turn on the Sew Your Own Activewear blog tour and I’m super excited to share my thoughts on the new book from the ever-amazing Melissa Fehr of Fehr Trade sewing patterns and blog. You might remember that I made her brilliant XYT workout top in week 6 of The Great British Sewing Bee.…
Read MorePattern Review: The Kielo Wrap Dress
I’ve been itching to make a Kielo wrap dress ever since I found out that Named Clothing had a free long sleeve add-on. The original is a beauty but ever since I started sewing clothes for myself, I shy away from sleeveless patterns. I know, I can always wear something underneath or on top to…
Read MoreThe little velvet dress
Velvet is everywhere- trousers, tops dresses. The high street is absolutely full of shiny slinky and soft velvet. But as ‘on trend’ as it is, I couldn’t really see myself wearing it…until I was randomly scrolling through Instagram (as you do) and I came across a velvet swing dress. Now, you know I’m not one…
Read MoreGBSB Live Giveaway!
Who else has a Great British Sewing Bee shaped hole in their lives? Well don’t you fret- this year sees the launch of the VERY FIRST The Great British Sewing Bee show at the Excel in London in September. I’m super excited to be reunited with my lovely Great British Sewing Bee buddies, as well as…
Read MorePattern Review: Jedediah Pants
I’m not quite sure how it happened, but somehow I ended up agreeing to make Taufiq some trousers for our trip to Bangladesh. Do you find that happens to you? You feel foggy on the details, can’t quite remembering if you offered to make something or got asked to… It might have been when I…
Read MoreA little giveaway!
As you may know from following me on my social media-I just got back from a lovely trip to Bangladesh. Even though we had gone for a wedding, I still squeezed in some fabric shopping (one thing I try to do wherever I go in the world!) So as a small thank you for the big…
Read MorePattern Review: The Cleo Dress
I know, I know. How many Cleo dresses have you seen now? This Tilly and the Buttons pattern has been a hit in the Sewing world since it’s release (I even heard it caused a European shortage of dungaree clips!) I’ve watched on from the sidelines as Instagram filled with everyone’s amazing creations and held…
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