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I’ve been eyeing up the Shelby pattern by True Bias for a long time, and I had some Rifle Paper co rayon earmarked for an Autumn version. I also wanted to make a version that I could wear on cooler Summer days leading into Autumn as I don’t have many summer dresses in bright colours…
When I saw this pattern from Tammy Handmade I just loved the navy and red version she made so much that I couldn’t imagine it in another fabric. But I saw this fabric from Selvedge and Bolts which is a cotton and silk blend, and feels so silky and light, and I thought it would…
I always make myself a birthday dress each year and it’s usually just for a pub meet up or a BBQ but regardless of location I always want something special to wear. This year, I was being quite indecisive with the fabric choice so I gave my mum a shortlist of fabrics from Liberty and…
I made my first version of this dress with some amazing deadstock gingham from New Craft House. I bought the last metre and hoped to squeeze a shirred dress out of it, but was overjoyed when New Craft House said they had a little extra which they included as a gift, so I ended up…
There was a lot of hype to this pattern and rightly so. I never normally make tight fitting, or even hip-skimming garments. I feel much more at home in a 50s flared skirt, however I just love this style and I wanted to give it a go after seeing some incredible versions on Instagram. I…
When Good Fabric Store offered me some fabric in exchange for a post, I didn’t hesitate in accepting - they have a dreamy range of sustainable fabrics including Mind the Maker whose fabrics I’ve bought before. The quality of the fabrics is amazing and it’s even better knowing that they are all sustainably produced. I…
Continue reading ➞ [Gifted Fabric] Leopard Print BHL Hannah/Jenna
Shirring is one of those things that looks so professional that it’s a bit intimidating but actually it’s quite easy. I put it off for a while because I don’t love sewing with elastic - my swimwear makes have not been great and I think that’s put me off shirring too. I tried it out…
I’ve been a bit obsessed with the By Hand London Hannah since I made my first one and when I saw this fabric from New Craft House I knew it would be the perfect match. It’s very sheer so I thought about lining it however I’ve done that with a few white dresses before and…
I’ve been eagerly anticipating this fabric launch since I had a sneak peak a few months ago but even long before that I was envisioning the yellow colour way of the Loseta viscose crepe in blue - it just reminds me of holidays. Josie from Fabric Godmother gifted me this fabric and I originally had…
Continue reading ➞ [Gifted fabric] Loseta Tile Shirred dress
I’ve always wanted a Liberty robe. I made a couple of PJs bottoms early on in my sewing and I wear them to death - I’ve had to mend the crotch about 100 times. When the fabric arrived though I just wanted to make a dress which is what usually happens, and why I have…
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