Blinked and missed it, we’re now in 2025 – Happy New Year! Although I don’t believe in making unrealistic New Years Resolutions purely motivated by the amount of food I consumed in December (a lot), it is always a fun time of the year to pick up some new hobbies, which may very well be […]
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Left Christmas gifts to the last minute and now racking your brains for what to get for everyone? Me too but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Keeping this one super simple, these patterns are all household items/accessories that you can whip up in just a few short hours, all are unisex AND you don’t
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In-keeping with the cosy theme, it was about time to share some of the best pyjama sewing patterns on the market because if there’s one staple I’m consistently reaching for at this time of the year, it’s the trusty pyjama set. You heard correct, it’s time to ditch the joggers and oversized stained T-shirt, we’re
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If (like me) you are in the Northern Hemisphere, you will know that the temperatures are dropping and the long nights are coming in thick and fast. And whilst this can mean the occasional evening of dressing up for a nice wine bar or a dinner out, more often than not, it feels like the
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We’re back with Part 2 of the best fabric shops in the UK, since we truly are spoiled for choice when it comes to sourcing the best fabric for our makes. If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here, but without further ado, let’s get into it!* *the usual disclaimer: I am
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Serious question – is there a coat as timeless as the trench? As every Autumn rolls around, I look forward to picking my first ever homemade trench out the wardrobe. It is such a staple, super versatile and goes with practically every outfit – AND I get to tell people I made it when they
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It’s September. Brat Summer is over. And that can only mean one thing – Gilmore Girl season is upon us. So who better to look to for inspiration than the eclectic fashion icon that is Lorelai Gilmore. No one does completely random but somehow stylish Autumnal fashion (or an iconic one-line takedown) like her, and
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Bags: under my eyes? Always. Emotional baggage? Who doesn’t. Getting the bag? Not so much. Bags in the traditional sense of pieces of material sewn together to help you carry your belongings – always needed, and you can never have too many. What’s even better is that making your own bag is a great way
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Wedding season is truly upon us, and one way to make sure you don’t turn up in the same dress as someone else, (or God forbid a bridesmaid!) is to make your own. The vibes are a mix of floaty and fitted, super comfortable whilst staying sophisticated and elegant, with a combination of fluid silks
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It’s hot, it’s humid, you’ve seen the sights and now all you can think about is a dip in the ocean to cool off and completely relax. We get it. So trust us when we say, this is made 10x better when you’re doing so in a one-of-a-kind bikini that you’ve made yourself. Sewing swimwear
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