The generous peeps at Minerva Crafts sent me this lovely fabric for the Minerva Crafts Blogger Challenge earlier this year. A few sewing machine niggles kept me from completing it until just before the festive season; although it was a long time in the making, I’m really pleased with the end result. Continue reading “The Minerva Blogger Challenge Dress” →
A while ago I was lucky enough to win some amazing nautical-print fabric from Vicki Kate Makes (thanks Vicki). I originally had a vintage pattern in mind for it, but just couldn’t resist the simplicity of the Sorbetto pattern (I have a feeling this won’t be the last Sorbetto I make!). Continue reading “Sailor Sorbetto” →
Tell people that you sew your own clothes, and no doubt you’ll get a similar response across the board: that they’d love to try it, but they don’t know where to start. There’s so much jargon to learn, so many gadgets to buy, and a multitude of potential needle-and-pin-related injuries to contend with. Yet sewing is like any skill or hobby – it takes practice, practice and more practice, plus a heavy dose of enthusiasm (and lots of tea). Continue reading “So, Why Sew?” →
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