DIY Dressmaking with Emily ❤️
Cardigans are a part of my wardrobe that I’ve been missing for a while. For some reason I never thought to make one until recently! I have always found it a little tricky finding a style of cardigan that I like – everything always felt a bit too long/ short/ oversized/ tight. I was just […]
Today I’m on my way to my favourite music festival in the world- Glastonbury! If you don’t know what it is, it’s a five day music and arts extravaganza out in Somerset, UK. It’s huge, it’s pretty much an entire pop up town in the middle of a farm set up to house and entertain […]
I picked up a fab toile de jouy printed jersey in Paris and I had originally planned to make a Moneta out of it. But I changed my mind. I felt like it would be too much going on and the gathers would take away from the print. So I opted for the Tilly and […]
So I’ve been working on learning how to create PDF patterns lately. I’ve been dipping in and out of Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course which has spawned tons of indie pattern designers already. Who’s knows, maybe I’ll be next! Hehe! I’ve gotten as far as digitising hand drafted ones – which isn’t very far let me […]
I do love my Nettie bodysuit hacks! This one is for my latest Minerva Crafts Blogger Network post – a corset back Nettie! Now by corset back I just mean it laces up in the back, not that it’s actually corseted in anyway. If it was it would definitely make this body way too difficult […]
Following Fashion Revolution week back in April, I think we’re all that little bit more conscious about the supply chain within the fashion industry which can be a scary place. Buying ethically and supporting companies that do take the time and effort to ensure the welfare of their workers and their environmental impact is something […]
I’m doing the tips and tricks for this month Project #Sewmystyle make which is the Briar t-shirt by Megan Nielsen. It’s an absolute wardrobe essential with variations to match all seasons. The Fit The Briar tee comes with a multitude of different options – long or cropped length, short sleeves, long sleeves. You could pretty […]
I really wanted some great high waisted black shorts for this summer. Something classic that could be worn for many years to come (provided I don’t change size!). I found this pattern from Butterick – the B6354 which seemed to fit my brief! It’s from the Patterns by Gertie range and as well as the […]
Have you heard of Fashion Formula? I hadn’t until they got in touch with me a couple months ago looking to collab on a project. They’re basically UK’s answer to Spoonflower, albeit at an early stage! Fashion Formula is based in north London and prints custom fabric, wallpaper and a few home items like cushions […]
This month’s make is the Cali Faye Basic Pocket Skirt (if you couldn’t tell that from the title!). It’s a sweet and simple design with big pockets on the front and an elasticated waistband on the back. Now before I actually got my hands the pattern, I had a few ideas on what I wanted […]