My 7 year old daughter’s class topic this term at school is “trash to treasure”. A perfect opportunity for us to cut up old stuff and sew up fun stuff! I wanted to come up with something that transforms secondhand materials. And something that wasn’t gender-specific. And something fun to make, then play with. And…… Continue reading Tutorial: recycle old jumpers into sweet kawaii monsters
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The mini briar t shirt
I can’t get enough of this sewing pattern. Its Megan Nielsens Mini Briar t shirt. I have made absolutely loads. Our kids have a few each and I’ll even whip one up for little friends birthdays. Its nice and simple so I like to play around with contrast thread and bold colours. Love love love…… Continue reading The mini briar t shirt
A little jumpsuit: McCalls M7376
Oh my gosh I am in LOVE with this pattern! Its easy to make and I think it looks SO cute. Three of them zoomed off my sewing machine as I perfected the fit in versions made out of old duvet covers (which are good enough to wear but a tad too small). Its…… Continue reading A little jumpsuit: McCalls M7376
A Cheeky Muu Muu dress
I think this muu muu dress from Pretty Prudent is outrageously cute and ridiculously easy to sew. I love sewing children’s clothes because I can play with patterns and colours, and they are nice and quick to make (usually). This is a free tutorial and one-size pattern, and because of its elasticated neckline and loose shape…… Continue reading A Cheeky Muu Muu dress
How to do a fashion revolution – from shopaholic to conscious sewist in 5 steps
The fashion revolution is a global movement that encourages us to buy fewer clothes, care more, and know how to make the clothes you love last for longer. I had a little fashion rebellion of my own two years ago when I decided to stop shopping for clothes and to make my own. I wasn’t…… Continue reading How to do a fashion revolution – from shopaholic to conscious sewist in 5 steps
My first spring outfit
I thank the oh so very very long winter here in the UK because we get SO excited about Spring! I’m gleefully packing away my browns and burgandies and warm layers, and sewing up brighter, fresher spring shades. I am daring to leave the socks at home, and I am ignoring my poor cold ankles…… Continue reading My first spring outfit
The Merchant and Mills shop and the Saltmarsh skirt
Happy sigh. Following a recent trip to beautiful Rye in Sussex I am enjoying a healthy obsession with all things Merchant and Mills. I like their aesthetic, and the workshop vibe of both their shop and their branding. It reminds me more of my dad’s woodworking shed than a sewing space. It encourages us to…… Continue reading The Merchant and Mills shop and the Saltmarsh skirt
You never forget your first… the lovely Bettine
I’m excited. This is the FIRST EVER garment I ever made!! I’m blogging about it 9 months after making it, so there’s no
commentary here on the details. Although I must tell you, this created high excitement, and triggered a mad love of making clothes. I did make one or two things twenty years ago (!!), but let me tell you, trying to teach yourself dressmaking with only the big 4 pattern companies patterns for company is one hair-pulling/teeth-gnashing experience. Being 20 and impatient, I gave up.
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