During my time at home, I've been trying out new patterns. The Deer & Doe Myosotis Dress is a pattern I couldn't wait to try. It is a beautiful smock style dress with a button-up bodice and small collar detail. In this post, I will talk through my experience with sewing 2 variations and show more details on the dress. Keep reading to see more.
Continue ReadingI am so excited to share my NEW clothing Woven Label Designs now available on Etsy. I started designing them back in January after feeling inspired to produce my own. It's been a long process to get them ready for launch but they're finally available to purchase. In this blog post, I'll show you the designs in more detail as well as how to sew them in. Keep reading to find out more.
Continue ReadingGlobally we are all experiencing lockdown in some way or another. It's certainly a weird time for most of us and worrying as well. I feel privileged to be able to stay at home with my husband but of course, at times I have my down days and anxious moments. Over the past 2 weeks, I have stayed as proactive as possible and worked on lots of creative things. Keeping busy has really helped my mental health and has given my days purpose, making them more positive overall. In this blog post, I have listed 5 Creative Ways To Stay Positive during this lockdown. I hope it inspired you to feel good regardless of the current situation, we will get through this.
Continue ReadingMy sewing journey is still in its early days and I am enjoying experimenting with different makes. Last month I went to Tilly and the Buttons studio for a t-shirt workshop. It was a great experience as I haven't sewn with jersey before this. From the workshop, I learned the skills to feel confident sewing jersey at home. In this blog post, I talk about my experience making a Handmade Tabitha t-shirt.
Continue ReadingIf you follow me on social media you'll have seen me share previews and updates on my fabric designs. I am pleased to announce they are finally available on Spoonflower, woohoo! In this blog post, I'll talk about my Paige Joanna Fabric designs and inspiration behind them.
Continue ReadingI'm back with another sewing make (look at me go)! This time it's the beautiful Tilly and The Buttons Bobbi pattern I have made into a teal corduroy Pinafore Dress. It was on my sewing table for 2 weeks and probably one of my most extensive makes to date. In this post, I will show some closer details and talk about my experience making it. I'll also mention some little tips I picked up whilst sewing as well as other pointers sewing corduroy. Keep reading to find out more.
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