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...
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...
..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...
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...
What’s the best way to cure the pandemic blues?
Plan a new sewing project, of course!
I recently made a pair of Style Arc Victor jeans, and I’m really pleased with them, but today I had a hankering for something a bit more luxe. So I had a look on the Marfy website and found this beauty.
Marfy patterns are notorious for having
but I quite like a challenge.
My daughter asked if I’d be wearing this to put the bins out, a sad reflection of social activity during a pandemic. BUT this will come to an end and then I have a couple of weddings and a big birthday to look forward to.
Anyway, most of the pleasure I get from nice clothes is the planning of them and making them. The wearing of them is just a bonus.
Until the pattern arrives I have no idea if there will even be yardage guidelines included. I’m browsing websites for colour matched lace and heavy silk crepe. The lavender in the illustration is pretty, but I’m thinking a deep berry red, or teal, or possible a graphite grey.
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...
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...
..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...
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