Sooo, dispite having all the time in the world on my hands I don't seem to have been able to keep up with the blog. I've finished off a few projects for clients for when they might be able to pick them up or I can drop off and fit things but my sewjo left … Continue reading I’m still here…
Normal for…
No-one. I started the year with so many ideas and plans...Now, well none of us knows how it's all going to pan out. I've gone from 4-5 classes a week sharing time and skills with the loveliest of students to nothing. Nada. But before we get too downhearted, we must look to the brighter side … Continue reading Normal for…
Summer in Bridgetown
I've hovered over the Bridgetown backless dress by Sew House 7 for some time now. I think I look at it most summers and then talk my self out of it due to the number of projects on the list. Well, this year I bit the bullet. It was also helped by the Sewing weekender … Continue reading Summer in Bridgetown
P-P-P-Pick up a Penguin Pinny
Sorry I couldn't resist that old reference to the chocolate bar of my youth. Today I bring you a seasonal Pinny made with some super soft penguin calico from Minerva.com. I was gifted some of this cute penguin calico. It's a lot softer than the average calico with THE cutest red penguins on. It took … Continue reading P-P-P-Pick up a Penguin Pinny
Grrreat Lane
I may have mentioned this before but the Lane raglan from Hey June is my go to t-shirt/hoody pattern. I used it for my cloud t-shirt as well as the base for my green furry goodness jumper. When I came across this grumpy bear fabric at Jelly Fabrics I knew it had to be mine. … Continue reading Grrreat Lane
From Jumpsuit to dress
Turning the Zadie Jumpsuit into a dress. So, I've worn the Zadie jumpsuit A LOT! I've gone from someone who doesn't do jumpsuits to one who goes straight to my Zadie when I want an easy option. My figure has changed in the last year or so and my summer wardrobe had been trimmed down … Continue reading From Jumpsuit to dress
Pattern storage
How do you store your patterns? Are they all neatly put away in a box? On display on a shelf? Filed in a cabinet? Left in a pile? I thought I'd got it sussed. I have all of my general, big four stored in a plastic draw tower and boxes. Yes, I've got a lot … Continue reading Pattern storage
I fell for Zadie, hook, line and sinker
Jump suits. How do you feel about them? I've never been a fan. I think it's the loo issue. The thought of taking everything off to do the necessary just puts me off. Well, that was until I saw Tara from Paper Theory wearing her jumpsuit last year. It caught me, hook line and sinker. When … Continue reading I fell for Zadie, hook, line and sinker
Building a wardrobe of blackwoods
Life has kept me busy for a while, alongside Crafty Clyde we took Norwich Sewcials to Norfolk makers festival with workshops, a stand and the launch of our new membership scheme. Click MEMBERSHIP to find out more. It's been busy behind the scenes but we hope to bring you more sew days, trips and workshops in the … Continue reading Building a wardrobe of blackwoods
Joining a class.
Hello, Happy New Year! I don't know about you but December and Christmas flew by in a whirlwind of present sewing and food. Yes, and the odd glass of wine too. I have to admit I relaxed more over the few days after new year than during all of the celebrations. Finally a few moments … Continue reading Joining a class.