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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...
Sewing Pattern Review: Vivian Shao Chen Nepheline BlouseAbout the PatternThe Nepheline Blouse Sewing PatternThe Nepheline Blouse is a great, shirt-style blouse to sew if you don't want to get caught up with collars and cuffs. It has modern design lines and an...
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...
For those of you who have read my blog posts before, it will come as no surprise to see me reviewing another of Taree, the designer behind Marsha Style's patterns. Taree has a great style. Her patterns are relaxed and cool yet always with a polished feel. The same is...
For those of you who have read my blog before, you will know that I am not very good at following instructions. Just like when I cook, I sew with thoughts of, what if I just added this here, or changed this there... I recently made the Carlyle Tshirt, which is one of...