To the pinafore lovers out there - you are welcome. I think there could possibly not be a more adorable pinafore pattern than this, and after swooning over it for the last…
You know when you make a dress, and you let out a little squeal when you first try it on because you love it so much. Well, this .. If I’m honest,…
Something that my handmade wardrobe is seriously lacking is a classic LBD. Despite my usual preference of dresses with florals, bows, ties and ruffles, this time I wanted to make more of…
One small benefit of being on lockdown and on a reduced income in our household like many others, is using this time to work through my fabric stash. I can’t really justify…
Today’s blog post is special, because I am trying my first pattern from the lovely Nicola and Susan at Homer and Howells. Homer and Howells are an exciting new pattern company based…
Last week was the second Dressmakers Ball, held in my home city of Leicester. The event is wonderfully organised by the lovely Sarah and Freya from The Crafty Sew and So. I…
The latest release from The Avid Seamstress is another winner. I have previously enjoyed making her Shift Dress and Day Dress, and I knew from my experience with these that The Blouse was going to be a…