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...
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...
Infographic from this blog: now on my fridge http://blog.rjzaworski.com/2011/12/illustrated-guide-to-sourdough/
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 length of raw tussah silk from my mum’s stash. I think she had it from India – my dad and grandfather both travelled abroad for work so one of them must have brought it back with them.
This time around I’m using some tweedy wool blend that I bought a few years ago. It’s got pink and olive and navy and purple – a really yummy mix. I’m really excited to be sewing for myself again. I have a new body to sew for (I lost 60lb in 2025) so there will be fitting issues I’m sure, but that’s all part of the fun.
And the jacket will also be my entry for the 2026 Stash Contest over at Pattern Review.
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...
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...
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