Big. Collar. Energy. That’s what it’s all about right now! I’ve been constantly seeing different versions of the same trend for the past year and it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon! That being said, it probably will at some point and in the spirit of making my clothes last as long as […]
The Bertie Dress // Seamwork
I treated myself to a year’s unlimited Seamwork subscription late last year whilst they had a half price discount going on. For $90USD it seemed good value for the amount of patterns you’d get access to and, of course, all the new ones that would get released in the year. I’ll be honest, I don’t […]
The Rozan Blouse // Fibre Mood
AD – gifted pattern The latest Fibre Mood issue has just launched today! (This is one of my favourite sewing magazines so I’m always excited to get it!). Issue 13 is yet again full of gorgeous patterns. I have to say, I’m very rarely disappointed with what they come with! I’ve been a long time […]
A colourful (hanging) planter // The Bargello Edit
I love trying new crafts. I’m always so fascinating with making, well, everything and I’m forever looking for the next thing to try. I’ve even got a list that I’m planning to work my way through this year! Today is all about bargello which might be familiar to some of you but probably not to […]
A Bonnie Beret // Wool and the Gang
Berets are just one of those items that every few years or so I find really appealing. I’ve owned my fair share over the years. In fact I think I could dig out at least 3 from the back of my cupboard right now all with varying degrees of wear. I usually have a few […]
The Lila Hoodie // Vikisews
The love of loungewear continues here at Self Assembly Required HQ. There doesn’t seem to be much point making anything else right now! 😂 My latest loungewear pattern of choice is the Lila hoodie from Russian pattern company Vikisews. A couple of times a year they have a huge sale with 40% off patterns and […]