For this month’s Minerva Crafts make, I’ve made the Lander pants! I’ve always loved the True Bias Lander pants on other people but I never thought they’d look good on me. I think I just didn’t relate body shape wise to the people and the versions I was seeing on social media. In particular, I […]
The new Ness skirt pattern from Tilly and the Buttons
The second new pattern from TATB this autumn is the Ness skirt! It’s a fitted jean style pencil skirt in two lengths – a mini and a midi skirt. The midi skirt comes with a centre front split to allow for walking! I pattern tested this one too and here’s the version I made! (Worn […]
Swimwear // Opian Jamanota
I’ve finally tried making swimwear again! I first learnt about sewing swimwear whilst on an evening lingerie course at Morley College, an adult education centre in south London, over 6 years ago (unfortunately I don’t think that particular course exists anymore!). Our teacher Carol Harrison was amazing and really went beyond the boundaries of the […]
The Solina dress from Breaking the Pattern // Named Clothing
It’s what we’ve all been waiting for since they announced it – it’s the new sewing pattern book from Named Breaking the Pattern: a modern way to sew! When Minerva Crafts got in touch to see if I’d be interested in trying out a pattern from the new book with their fabric, I jumped at […]
A cosy cardigan!
Onto my second community challenge! This time it’s the Cosy Cardi Challenge set out by the Stitch Sisters (@thestitchsistersuk @sodburysewing/ @shesewsvintage) and Amanda (@amanda_isewalot)! I’ve always found sewing cardigans a little troubling. To be fair I’ve found buying cardigans a little troubling too. Fit is not my friend in this case (which is totally weird […]
A chic blazer – Simplicity 1325
Today’s post is on a little blazer I’ve made using the Simplicity 1325 pattern. This project is a little out of season as it’s getting colder and colder here but sometimes it’s nice to just make something a little bit different! I was sent some gorgeous striped jacquard from Like Sew Amazing – it has […]
A Love Sewing mag reader review
Issue 58 of Love Sewing magazine had a little extra something in it – an article by me! I’ve finally gotten round to blogging about the experience! I reviewed the McCall’s 6992 sweater pattern which came free with the magazine and was lucky enough to go on a little photo shoot up in Stockport for […]
The Tabor V neck sweater
I’m getting winter ready much earlier than usual this year! Adding to my cosy sweater pile is the Tabor V neck jumper from Sew House Seven! I picked up this pattern when it was released earlier this year with the intention of making lots of lightweight t-shirts from it. Unsurprisingly those tees didn’t materialise but […]
The new Nora top from Tilly and the Buttons
The new Autumn patterns from Tilly and the Buttons have finally hit the shelves! The Nora and Ness patterns (top and skirt respectively) are typical Tilly patterns with a great retro style, easy to wear vibe that I’m sure we’ll be seeing plastered across our social media feeds before long! Today I’m showing off the […]
The Pilvi Coatdress!
For this month’s Minerva Crafts Blogger Network make, I decided I’d get started on some autumn/ winter sewing and I’ve made the Pilvi dress from Named Clothing. This dress has been on my “to sew” list for some time now. I even had the pattern printed off and ready to be stuck together for several […]
