Hey friends, I have exciting news! I have just launched a selection of digital products in my shop, including the new Sewing Pattern Envelope Storage Organisers. I’ve had this idea now for a couple of years and it’s exciting to finally launch them. They’re a great way to organise your sewing patterns whilst also looking […]
Continue ReadingIt’s my favourite time of year again, with blossom trees blooming, sunshine, and picnics. You may have seen on Instagram that Georgie from @HeySewGeorgie and I are hosting an online digital party called ‘Sewists Picnic Palooza’! It’s an Instagram grid takeover showcasing our picnic-themed makes, so grab a friend and have a picnic wearing your […]
Continue ReadingWelcome back to my blog, where I am thrilled to share my new sewing project the Hubbading Bowen Dress Sewing Pattern from Peppermint Magazine! I have wanted to try this pattern for a while now, so I am glad to have the chance to make it finally. In this blog post, I share the pattern amendments I made, some top tips I picked up whilst sewing it, and the finished result. I hope you enjoy seeing how the Bowen Dress Sewing Pattern comes together.
Continue ReadingIt's been a while since I shared a sewing post on the blog, but hopefully, this is the start of many. In this post, I want to share how to draft and sew a sweatshirt pattern from an existing ready-to-wear sweater. I really love this sweater Willow has that I purchased secondhand as I love its oversized baggy sort of shape. It's a fun and rewarding project that I managed to whip up during nap time! In this post, I will guide you through the steps for creating your own sweatshirt pattern and sewing it up.
Continue ReadingIt's wonderful to see the rise in Punch Needle Embroidery within the crafting realm. A couple of years ago I released a Punch Needle video on YouTube for beginners showing how to get started. Since filming that I have developed my skills and practice and wanted a place to note down everything I have learned, to help those wanting to start punch needle. Continue reading to find out more.
Continue ReadingIn this month’s issue of Simply Sewing Magazine, I have a guest feature sharing how to create a Liberty Scrap Fabric Butterfly. The sewing tutorial is perfect for scrap fabrics and achievable by all sewing skill sets. It was also one of my first goes at quilting fabrics with my free-motion sewing machine foot. Continue […]
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