• Dressmaking, Interiors, Crafts •
I normally start the year with a short list of things I want to make pencilled in to whichever month makes sense. The list naturally gets longer and longer, things get crossed off and things added, and I end up looking at it daily on my commute figuring out what I should make next. 2019…
I bought this fabric from New Craft House aggggess ago and wasn’t sure what to make but I’d earmarked it for my bestie’s wedding since she was getting married on 21st December. After making a few Deer and Doe Magnolias I decided it would be just amazing in this sumptuous velvet so I took the…
I’ve been watching a lot of Netflix Christmas films which might explain why I got the urge to make a Christmassy pouffy, elf-inspired dress. The kind of dress that the main character would be wearing and you *think* she might be related to Santa because that’s usually how it goes, but also it’s normal enough…
Ever since I made my bridesmaids dress for my brother’s wedding , I couldn’t stop thinking about the royal blue colour way of the tencel cupro fabric. It’s one of my favourite colours ever and I thought it would make a perfect Deer and Doe Magnolia. I intended to make something completely different for the…
I’d admired many versions of the Deer and Doe Magnolia dress, but never thought the neckline was for me - mainly because I don’t usually wear low necklines so I was worried about feeling uncomfortable. But when I saw this Rifle Paper co fabric I thought it would be a great match so I decided…
I was given the honour/huge stress of making the bridesmaids dresses for my brother’s wedding. It was mainly self inflicted; I very rarely make clothes for other people mainly because I find the fitting a bit nerve wracking however after my bodice fitting Masterclass with By Hand London, I felt a little, no a lot,…
Continue reading ➞ Wedding Sewing Part 1: Bridesmaids Dresses
When I first saw Tilly and the Buttons' new pattern, the Indigo dress, I thought it was lovely but not for me. The smock shape and lack of waist definition is something I haven't worn for years and I don't think it suits me at all. However, I was definitely seduced by the sleeves and…
