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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 Wayland Dress by Cashmerette. It's a fabulous shape, fitted bodice with princess seams, 2 strap...
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 still been sewing, I haven't been feeling especially inspired, nor motivated. That was until I bought...
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 it has been on my radar for a while now, it never quite made it to the top of my priority. That was...
I have been umming and aahing for far too long when it comes to the Helen's Closet Reynolds Dress. I honestly don't know what took me to long. I have loved this pattern since it was released and this summer in particular have 'thought' about sewing it all summer...
This one is a bit special Some of you might know, my name is Leighanne and I am beyond proud and excited that Seamwork decided to name a dress after me. I have been a Seamwork ambassador for over 2 years now and we are lucky enough to get a sneak peak in to the new...
Pattern Review - Closet Core Nicks DressAs soon as the Nicks Dress was released, I knew it was the one for me. No idea why it took me so long to make it though but now I have started, there will be no going back. The Nicks dress has a number of views and variations,...
If you follow me on Instagram, it will have been clear by the slow-up in my feed that I haven't been sewing so much over the past few months. My Sew-Jo has taken a major battering, for a number of reasons. I've had a string of pattern-project fails, a few projects...
Let's make a raincoat!In true ‘fearless’ style, sometimes I can jump right into a project that I might otherwise feel was a little beyond me. Sometimes it pays off, I feel proud and have a huge sense of achievement, not to mention a fabulous new hand made garment to...
In just the same way as I cook, I rarely follow the steps or style of a pattern, always thinking 'wouldn't it be great if ..' I definitely see sewing patterns as a start point to create our own style and so I am never put off by a pattern that's not exactly what I...
Being of a bustier shape, I have never been big on wearing shirts. For years I painstakingly took to pinning between buttons to stop the dreaded gape, and then I just gave up on them. About 20 years has passed and I don't think I've worn a shirt since (my carolyn pjs...