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Vintage rose summer top
Hi guys, Happy Friday! This week has been a very angry one for me for a number of rubbish reasons but I have made time for a little sewing to cheer myself up, also for a lovely evening out with...
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Etsy sale
So today I'm back with something a little bit different. I recently moved in with my boyfriend (yay!) and my obscene collection of fabric and patterns is taking up space which he feels is not a good...
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A really unseasonal Renfrew
This must be the third or fourth Renfrew that I've made and yet it's the only one that's made it to the blog, in it's own post at least. However, I kind of wish I wasn't sharing this right now as it...
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A super summery vintage shirt refashion
Hello everyone. Have you guys been following the Refashioners series hosted by Portia. If not, stop reading and get over there now as it's awesome! I have been totally inspired by all these talented...
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My 'made up initiative' pledge
Hi all. I hope you're all having a very lovely, if wet bank holiday weekend (that is if you're in the UK). I have been having a lovely time in Newcastle, doing a bit of site seeing in Northumbria,...
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A blogiversary and a giveaway
Today is my two year blogiversary! I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who comes by to read and to the whole online sewing community, I have so much fun being part of it and learn so much. While...
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Shirt refashion
Hi all, happy Tuesday! Today I've got a refashion to share. This refashion is basically a mash up of two tops; a green mens shirt that inherited from my dad when he decided that the collar had become...
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Autumn/winter wardrobe planning
The nights are starting to draw in and it's hit that time of year when the weather really has no idea what it's doing and I have no idea what clothes to wear. Therefore it must be time to start...
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A leather circle shirt
Hi all and happy Friday. As I mentioned in my autumn/winter planning post, I really wanted a drapey leather skirt since I saw this one made by Carolyn but I knew I wanted a fuller circle skirt. I was...
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Sallie jumpsuit
When Heather first released the Sallie jumpsuit I went crazy for it and bought it almost immediately. However the summer was really busy and I didn't do as much sewing as I would have liked so I only...
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Bow backed Nettie
Hi all, I hope you've had a lovely weekend. We've had, what I suspect, is the last of the summer sunshine which has made everything very cheery and I've been able to relax and enjoy catching up with...
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Making progress with my fall essentials
Hi all, I hope you're all having lovely weekends. I'm on holiday in Spain so things are pretty good in my world. On my fall essentials planning list I planned to make a Dolores batwing top by the...
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Lace Belcarra Blouse
Today I have one of those sods law tales to tell you. I made the top that I'm wearing months ago, wore it a couple of times and it promptly disappeared. I was so upset as I really liked it. I...
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Teacup pincushion tutorial
I'm really sorry to anyone who thinks that this is far too early to be speaking about Christmas but a) I'm a Christmas nut and b) handmade Christmas presents require time to make. If any of you were...
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Perfect autumn day
The perfect autumn day deserves the perfect autumn dress! By perfect autumn day, what do I mean? Well not today for a start, I am so not a fan of this horrible rainy misty weather that we are getting....
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Fall essentials sewalong, how did I do?
Hello all. I've actually spent quite a bit of time thinking about this post as once I started reviewing where I got to with creating my fall essentials, I got to thinking about the reasons for my...
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Totally Sew Over It
So today I have a sew over it double act to show you. I loved my first pair of ultimate trousers (although they were too big and met a sad failed refashioning fate) and have wanted another pair. Also...
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Jumper refashion
I love this refashioned skirt that I made from a jumper last year and find it really practical to wear for work as I can cycle in it and its a decent length. However, as the weather got colder I was...
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...And another top
Hi all. It's been a little while. What with work and uni stuff and all the upcoming Christmas pressures it's been a bit hectic in my world. And while I haven't been finding much time to sew, I have...
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2015 Retrospective
Happy New Year everyone. I hope you all had a lovely festive period. I had a very manic Christmas and New Year although it was lovely to catch up with lots of family. However, the return to reality...
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