Unusual and challenging sewing techniques

Unusual and challenging sewing techniques

I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...

2026 Sudoku wardrobe contest

2026 Sudoku wardrobe contest

This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...

Revisiting my youth

Revisiting my youth

..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...

Garden redesign

I've been shopping for plants at Farmer Gracy for the great garden redesign of 2025. These arrived today and are now potted up, parked in the greenhouse and doing their thing while I get the borders ready. Photos and descriptions from the Farmer Gracy websiteOne...

Rows / Columns

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Flatsome Grid System

Responsive Rows and Columns

Create Amazing layouts by using Flatsome Row and Column System powered by Flexbox

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You can set Column Depth for All columns or per column.

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Column with a drop shadow and white background

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Parallax Column

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Parallax Column

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Parallax Column

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A Centered Columns Row

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Fade In Up

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Fade In Down

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Fade In Left

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Fade In Right

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Bounce In

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Bounce In Up

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Bounce In Down

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Bounce In Left

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Bounce In Right

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Flip In Y

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Flip In X

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Blur In

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