Recycled fabric face mask
I’m sure by now everyone has a few face masks in their collection and some are favoured more than others. I’ve found I don’t like wearing the pleated ones I made in April last year and I can’t bear to wear the single use ones unless I have to (I hate waste) but I don’tContinue reading “Recycled fabric face mask”
Indie vs big name commercial patterns
As a beginner sewist, choosing a pattern to sew can be mind boggling. There are so many choices out there. I don’t think you can make a wrong choice as whatever you choose you will learn from but here’s a little guide to help you think about a good choice for you.
Cinderella – The Ball Dress
With the Beeb doing it’s usual and rolling out Cinderella over Christmas, I got the usual messages of awe and questions of making of the dress that follow from friends and family. This year though, my niece Amy understands a bit more of what her auntie does and suddenly I’m a very interesting and dareContinue reading “Cinderella – The Ball Dress”
Two Stitches – Grow babygrow
I first tried this babygrow pattern a few years ago when I was pregnant with Leon. I think it’s a great pattern, a little short in the legs but I suspect my kids have gangly legs! I have now made it countless times and developed my own little edits to the neck and inside legContinue reading “Two Stitches – Grow babygrow”
Patch pussycat
I had a keepsake cuddly monkey made for Leon from his first baby clothes from Love Keep Create Ltd. While I really love it, I wish I’d spent the time and made it myself. So with Edith I was determined to make hers. After lengthy browsing of Etsy, I finally decided on this pattern byContinue reading “Patch pussycat”
Girly Stars Zip Hoodie
I had my eye on Brindille and Twig‘s zip jacket pattern for a while and as the sizing is to 6 years, its a worthwhile investment for both kids. I wanted to use this jersey but it’s too thin to be warm so I invested in some french terry as lining. The pattern isn’t linedContinue reading “Girly Stars Zip Hoodie”
Pink work in progress
This week I’ve been working on something that has been loitering in the studio for a while. In 2014, I made my Shannon dress. I later had the hem dip dyed because I wanted to stand out from the other ivory bridal wear on offer at wedding fairs. It was such a popular dress withContinue reading “Pink work in progress”
Prince of Persia – My introduction to film work
The words in this post are my opinions and observations alone, they are not necessarily shared by the people mentioned or film company involved. How did I get the job? Before my final deadlines at university, my wonderful tutor Wayne got me a job working for Jane Law. Jane is so well regarded in theContinue reading “Prince of Persia – My introduction to film work”
My favourite kids patterns for beginners
Making clothes for my kids is one of my favourite things, such a shame I can’t make money from it! The feeling of accomplishment I get from seeing them wear my work and having all my friends and family admire the clothes, I will admit gives me such a great feeling. The question I’m askedContinue reading “My favourite kids patterns for beginners”
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