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A fearless attitude can get you a long way, and when it doesn’t quite get you there, there’s always a seam ripper!

Oh Sew Fearless - Welcome to my sewing blog

My Adventures in sewing

Sewing, Fearlessly

It might sound obvious with a name like Oh Sew Fearless, but this blog is all about my adventures in Sewing with my trusty ‘I can do that’ attitude in tow and a penchant for breaking the rules. 

Sewing Pattern Reviews

Pattern Reviews

I love to sew a variety of garment types and pattern designers. In my pattern reviews I give my honest assessment of a pattern having sewn it up for myself. 

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Sewing pattern hacking<br />

Pattern Hacking

You really can hack it! I love to hack patterns and sew mash-ups of more than one pattern together. Here I share some of my favourites. 

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Sewing Resources

Sewing Resources

This part of my blog features articles across a variety of topics including my favourite free sewing patterns, projector sewing, fabric shopping, sew-jo and more

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Got a collab project? Let’s talk!

I’m an experienced brand ambassador, pattern tester and in ‘real-life’ am a marketing leader, so if you have a project to colloborate on, get in touch.

About me

Sewing fearlessly since 2020

I started my sewing journey just 4 years ago in 2020 having set myself a new year’s resolution to teach myself to sew a dress. The rest is history as they say, but if you want to know a bit more about how I got this far, read on….

Chanderi Silk Cashmerette Roseclair Dress
Megan Nielsen Sudley Dress - My make, by oh sew fearless

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The Blog

This sewing blog features a variety of articles from info on my latest makes, sewing inspiration, pattern reviews, hacks and general sewing resources. I hope you find something here that inspires you to get going with your next project!

Cashmerette Wayland Dress

A Faux Shirring Hack for Summer Dresses

Tips & Tricks: Faux ShirringA quick note about the dress I've used for this hackThe Cashmerette Wayland DressI was instantly 'in' when I saw the photos of the new...
How to insert lace details into anything you are making

Inserting Lace Details into anything you are sewing

Tips & Tricks: Inserting Lace TrimsThe Peppermint Daisy DressA quick note about the Daisy DressI was inspired when I saw the pattern design for this dress to spend...
Nepheline Blouse by Vivian Shao Chen - Pattern Review -

Pattern Review: Nepheline Blouse

Sewing Pattern Review: Vivian Shao Chen Nepheline BlouseAbout the PatternThe Nepheline Blouse Sewing PatternThe Nepheline Blouse is a great, shirt-style blouse to sew...
Sewing Blogs for 2024

The Sewing Blog Edit

The Sewing Blog Post for all the Sewing Blog Posts!Sewing Blogs, are they even still a thing?Over on Sewing Instagram, Alice Irvine (@its.alice.irvine) recently created...
Gerties New Book for Better Sewing - Bow Tied Blouse

Make | Bow Tied Blouse, by Gertie

Make: Bow Tied Blouse, By GertieGertie's New Book For Better SewingGetting me out of my Sew-Jo Rut!I think it is fair to say I have been in a sewing rut. While I have...
Tilly & The Buttons Sewing Pattern review

Pattern Review | Pearl Cardigan by Tilly & The Buttons

Sewing Pattern Review: Tilly & The Buttons Pearl CardiganAbout the PatternThe Pearl Cardigan Sewing Pattern The pearl cardigan is a not a new pattern and although...
Cashmerette Wayland Dress

A Faux Shirring Hack for Summer Dresses

Tips & Tricks: Faux ShirringA quick note about the dress I've used for this hackThe Cashmerette Wayland DressI was instantly 'in' when I saw the photos of the new...
Seamwork Crosby Swimwuit sewn in a turquoise floral swim fabric - seamwork pattern review

Pattern Review | Crosby Swimsuit by Seamwork

My journey over the last few months in trying to find a swimwear pattern to suit my curves and give me enough bust support and coverage without being frumpy has been a...
THE GRACE DRESS - VIEW A

Pattern Hack | The Grace Dress by Marsha Style

I first came across Taree’s pattern company Marsha Style when I first got into the sewing’gram. The Sia dress had just launched and it was all I seemed to see in my...

Pattern Review: Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory Patterns

I first became aware of the Zadie jumpsuit when the pattern was ripped off by a so called ethical fashion brand. Instagram was a-blaze with angry posts, supportive...
Cashmerette Roseclair Dress made in burgundy leopard print

Pattern Review | Roseclair Dress by Cashmerette

I was pretty taken with the Roseclair dress from the moment that it was released. The idea of a tiered wrap dress that would fit properly over my bust without me...
sustainable home sewing tips - sewing tools on burlap

Sustainable sewing – 6 ideas for more sustainable home sewing

Fast fashion and it's impact on our planet has grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years...The need for fashion based businesses to churn out cheap, fashionable...
George & Ginger Co Throwback tee pattern - oh sew fearless

Make – George and Ginger Happy Array Throwback Tee

I was part of the pattern testing group for this new pattern from George & Ginger and I have to say I had so much fun making this tee. The Throwback Tee pattern has...

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