Happy New Year everyone! It’s that time to make new resolutions and plans for a new start to the year (and decade in this case!). I’m opting not for a Make Nine list (because let’s face it, I’ll make waaaaaay more than 9 garments in a year) but a few Must Dos, AKA things I […]
2018’s #makenine + other New Year Sewing Resolutions
It’s that time of year where we all make unrealistic plans that we’ll try (and fail) to stick to as the year goes on! I’m starting out with a new #makenine list! This year I’ve opted to put lots of basics in my list to help me fill out that aspect of my wardrobe. It’s […]
Reflecting back on 2017 – what a year!
2017 has just passed by in a blur! I felt like I was constantly wondering where all the time had gone. Days and months seemed to just disappear! Where did it all go??! I thought I’d do a little round up of my year today. I wanted to step back and appreciate what I’ve actually […]
Winter Coat plans!
Every year I plan to make a coat and I usually put it off and off until it’s summer again and by then I don’t want to be sewing winter wear! I’ve managed to make one so far (see it here) but that does unfortunately mean that I’ve still got piles of unmade coat patterns […]
Making Mondays better with a monthly sewing plan sheet freebie!
I made some monthly sewing plan printables! One of my sisters kindly made all the little illustrations for me (thanks!) so I could put these together. I had planned to be organised and make them up for January but life got in the way (as usual…). But no matter, they’re here now and I wanted […]
Ideas for an Autumn/Winter 16/17 wardrobe!
Just before I get into this post, I’ve got 2 things to announce! 1. The winner of the fabric giveaway was Sewing For Cat People. Hope you enjoy your prize! 2. Apparently I won Best Blogger in the Simplicity Sewing Challenge this year! Crazy stuff! I just want to say thank you to all of […]