Hey Sew Folk, It’s been a while hasn’t it? I really thought I was gonna sew and blog a lot more this year but alas it’s nearly May and this is only post no #3…you’ll just have to take what you can get I’m afraid. But I hope to make up for quantity with mega … More Greased Lighting- Jean Paul boilersuit by Ready to Sew
It’s 2004… it’s my first year at university. After a triumphant run of hipster, bootcut jeans, a new kid comes to town to fuck it all up… Skinny Jeans. I go to every ‘high end boutique’ in town…New Look, River Island, Dorthy Perkins and finally my own personal temple, Topshop to find a pair that … More Trouser like it’s 2019- Trend Patterns TCP6 Pleat Trousers
Happy New Year Sew-Folk! I hope you’ve been able to squeeze in some sewing between all the parties and prosecco. I have had a very relaxed festive break and have been knitting, sewing, prepping, cutting and planing lots of projects. This year I decided to take part in #makenine2019 – I already had a ‘to-sew’ … More Vulcan Disco Dress- In the Folds Rushcutter
Hey Sew Folk, I hope you are all knee deep in thread and that your bobbins are full. Just a speedy post today to run you through my latest make, the Dani pinafore from Seamwork. I’ve made plenty of Seamwork patterns and as soon as I saw the blush pink sample version of this dress, … More Corduroy Club- Seamwork Dani Pinafore
Hey sew folks, Hope you are all doing well and getting a chance to live your best craft lives. Since I last saw you I’ve been knitting my balls off trying to finish a Parma violet coloured jumper in mohair and I had a jolly to the knitting at stitching show at Ally Pally. I … More Autumn ‘Blitz’ style- Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress
Pyjamas are very key to my lifestyle. Integral to weekend morning sport news watching. Fundamental to post work emotional melting. So it is a little bonkers that it has taken me so long to make the Closet Case Carolyn PJ’s. Everyone, raves about this pattern and about pretty much every other pattern that the Closet … More Bedtime Ensemble – Closet Case Carolyn PJs
Hi Sew pals, I hope you are enjoying the change of season, whatever hemisphere you are in. I love autumn as it’s the return of football and when chestnuts are in season, two deep loves of mine. Also it’s time for jumpers and I recently finished knitting a cheeky Wool and the Gang russet number … More Self Control turned Sew Control- Stoff & Stil Wrap Round Skirt
I started it on a whim…a harebrained scheme. I knew it’d either be a raving success or a sack of disaster . This fabric, what is it? Is it tarpaulin? Is it water resistant? Is it crunchy? This is my Peppermint Jumpsuit. As mentioned in my last post I feel much better dressing in the summer, … More Is it Crunchy?!- Peppermint Jumpsuit
Wow, hello blog pals, it’s been a while. The last time you saw me I was rolling around in front of my Christmas tree in velvet and now here we are in a heatwave. It’s true, all us Brits are shocked, that this summer has been true to the poems and postcards instead of the … More We weren’t expecting you- A Named Patterns Reeta Dress
Hello there sew folk, Sorry it’s been so long, but I’m delighted I’ve been able to catch you before festive mayhem ensues. Yesterday we put up the tree at FOB HQ, so it’s hard for this post not to be draped in a little tinsel. Here’s our masterpiece…slightly too big to fit in the space, … More A Very Tactile Christmas- Papercut Kochi Kimono
Fuck Off Bunting. 