Simplicity 8451: DIY Camel Wool Double Breasted Coat

November 28, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hey Everyone, Hope you are all doing fine. I have a bit of a backlog of things which I want to share before the end of the year so let’s just skip to the good bit, shall we? We went down to London last month and I decided I wanted to make a new coat […]

Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Dress: DIY Animal Print Tiered Midi Shirtdress

November 5, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hi All, Today I am sharing my version of the Lyra dress by Tilly and the Buttons. This pattern was gifted to me by Tilly and the Buttons with no obligation to share; all opinions are my own. For this version I knew I wanted to use this fabric from my stash. It is a […]

Megan Nielsen Durban Jumpsuit and Romper Pattern: DIY Indigo Cotton Jumpsuit

November 2, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hi All, Today I am sharing my version of the Megan Nielsen Durban jumpsuit and romper pattern. Full disclosure: I was gifted the pattern and Megan Nielsen also covered the cost of the materials used in the making of this jumpsuit. The Durban is described as a mix and match jumpsuit, with multiple options for […]

Anna Allen Anthea Blouse with McCalls 8180 Collar: DIY Gingham Check Blouse with Statement Sleeves and Ruffled Collar

October 30, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hey Everyone, I have wanted to add a few new blouses/ tops to my autumn wardrobe and this one is my first. This is the Anna Allen Anthea blouse (see my first version here), mashed up with the collar from McCalls 8180 (see my version of that pattern here). It is a very “of the […]

By Hand London Hannah Dress for Simply Sewing Magazine

October 20, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Hey Everyone, I almost forgot to mention that I am in this months Simply Sewing Magazine (Issue 87), with my review of the By Hand London Hannah dress, made in this Atelier Brunette Dobby viscose (chestnut colourway). Still plenty of time for you to go grab a copy if you would like to check it […]

McCalls 8030: DIY Shirt Dress in Natural Hemp Linen

October 16, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hey Everyone, Hope you are all doing well. A little while back, The Hemp Shop, based here in the UK, reached out and asked if I would be interested in making something from one of their hemp based fabrics. I was allowed to select a fabric of my choice and also paid to write this […]

OOP Simplicity 2153: DIY Navy Cotton Twill Jacket

September 26, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hey Everyone, Today I am sharing a jacket that I made before I went on holiday back in July. At the time, I figured a lightweight jacket like this was missing from my wardrobe. Not something waterproof, but just a light layer to throw on over clothes during the cooler days of our summer. Turns […]

AnnA Allen Anthea Blouse: DIY Button Front Eyelet Blouse with Puff Sleeves

September 6, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hey Everyone, I am almost caught up with my pre-holiday sewing. One more item to go after this one. Today I am sharing details of the Anthea Blouse by new-to-me pattern designer, Anna Allen. I combined two different eyelet fabrics (found on eBay) to create an airy summer blouse. This blouse is simple to sew […]

McCalls 8040 Bodice and Sleeves with McCalls 7971 Skirt: DIY Green Floral Viscose Crepe Dress

August 28, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hey Everyone, I have been searching for the perfect green viscose crepe print for at least a couple of years to make a dress, and finally found this fabric from Rainbow Fabrics (no longer available). It’s still not my perfect green fabric, but it’s close. I would perhaps have liked less white and more green, […]

Butterick 5795: DIY Animal Print Wrap Front Swimsuit

August 22, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hey Everyone, Today I am sharing the swimsuit I wish I had made before we went on holiday, but didn’t. I figured I should make the swimsuit anyway once we were back, because having a great fitting swimsuit to hand is always a good thing. This was made using Butterick 5795, and this is the […]