I’m not normally one to reuse patterns in quick succession but I couldn’t help it this time! I was sent this amazing black polka dot viscose crepe from Sew Me Sunshine which I knew would make the best version of the Vikisews платье вики (Viki) that I made only a couple of weeks ago! This […]
The Juno PJs // Tilly and the Buttons Make It Simple book
Day 1 of the U.K. wide lockdown and I thought the sensible isolation sewing choice would be to make loungewear! I opted for the new Juno pyjama set from the latest Tilly and the Buttons book offering – Make It Simple. Whilst I tested a few patterns from the book (more on those another day), […]
The Hettie skirt // Fibre Mood
I’m sewing for spring even though a) it’s still pretty chilly, b) we’re not allowed to leave the house and I’ve got nowhere to wear these outfits… But I’m not letting that stop me! My latest make is the Hettie skirt from the most recent Fibre Mood magazine – it’s a simple gathered tiered skirt. […]
On trying my first Vikisews pattern!
I first heard of Vikisews from Bianca of Sleepless in Bavaria who’s a big fan of this Russian pattern designer. I can certainly see why – plenty of beautiful designs and at a crazy low price. You’ve just got to get over the fact that there’s no English translation! So since I’m pretty sure all […]
Another hacked Myosotis dress!
The Myosotis dress from Deer and Doe patterns is one of my favourite patterns to hack at the moment. The original fitted me pretty well so I know it’s a good base for making changes! For my latest version I wanted to make something long and flowy with a gorgeous printed floral viscose I got […]
A Nora with a Coco neckline
I’m going to affectionately nickname this combo Cora! I decided to try the Tilly and the Buttons Nora pattern again – I was in the mood for an oversized tee to go with my Dawn jeans – but my previous incarnations of this pattern had always left a little something to be desired. I could […]
