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I’ve made a few hacks of the By Hand London Anna and Flora dresses. I think I like it so much because of dresses from the 90s; dresses I remember my mum wearing and dresses like THAT mint green dress from Friends. I bought this fabric on a bit of a panic and a whim…
It’s weird for me to think that I’ve only been sewing for 6 years, not just because 99% of my clothes are now me-made, but also because I can’t really remember what I wore or did in my spare time before; it’s truly a distant memory. Sewing my own wardrobe has inadvertently made me think…
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I bought the Hannah wrap dress a while ago but hadn’t found the right fabric until I saw this cotton from New Craft House. New Craft House have the best selection of ex-designer deadstock fabrics, and the fact that they are limited quantity and sustainably sourced, makes me feel 99% guilt free when buying them!…
I haven’t made pjs for a while and when better to make some then when you’re in lockdown. I’ve seen some lovely linen versions of the Common Stitch Pipit PJs and I think it looks amazing in plain or patterned fabrics. I had this Rifle Paper Co cotton that they kindly gifted me when they…
I’d been admiring the amazing prints from StorrsLondon.com when they approached me and asked if I wanted some of their fabric and obviously I jumped at the chance. Just to note that they didn’t ask me to blog or share anything, I just chose to because I genuinely think their fabric is great. I chose…
I saw the #Instarainbowchallenge by Zeena Shah (@HeartZeena) and Natalie Wall (@Talliwall) on the first day, red. I just so happened to be wearing red and I thought I may as well join in. I’ve been getting dressed since the isolation began anyway, it genuinely makes me feel better and makes my day more structured.…
After using the Magnolia sleeves from version 2 on a few different hacks I wanted to make the full version and opted for this beautiful Viscose Jacquard from Fabric Godmother. I love how floaty this fabric is and it feels really special because of the combination of the print and texture. It’s also completely opaque…
I bought this linen from Sister Mintaka last year and was saving it for an Axis dress however being in lockdown and not having the pattern, I decided to make do and make a trusty By Hand London Flora. I didn’t have a zip in the same colour and since I’ve been working from home…
Rifle Paper Co kindly sent me a package full of goodies from their Primavera collection including this cotton. I had 2 yards so I decided to do a short Tilly and the Buttons Indigo dress. As with the one I made previously, I added waist ties at the sides of the bodice that tie up…
I’ve made a few Deer and Doe Magnolia dresses now and I especially love the sleeves from version 2. I decided to use this Viscose Twill from Fabric Godmother for a square neck version. I paired the Magnolia sleeves with a self drafted bodice and a Nina Lee Kew skirt cut on the fold and…
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Kate Eva 