Regular readers know that I love Japanese patterns, I’m fond of sewing the same pattern multiple times and raglan sleeves have a special place in my hea… Read more
Japanese sewing books…. well, it’s all love from me!
The often quirky Japanese styling, the use of natural fibres and the simplicity of the patt… Read more
I don’t consider myself at all sporty, but that didn’t stop me from adding a sporty Aeolian to my wardrobe! Head on over to Pattern Fantastique&… Read more
I’m sharing my frilled Aeolian Tee hack over on Pattern Fantastique’s blog today.
In fact, I was so pleased with the first version, I made anothe… Read more
My love of the Aeolian T-shirt Dress pattern runs deep, so it seems fitting that in the coming weeks I’m sharing some of my latest versions on Pattern Fan… Read more
Dear Readers
I just have to tell you that Simplicity 1366 (the top) is a gem of a pattern.
It’s quick to sew, easy to wear and can be sewn in a variety of fabri… Read more
I love, love, love this silk that I snapped up at Tessuti around Christmas time last year. How can you go wrong with ‘all the colours’ in a botanic… Read more
I’m rather partial to a gingko tree and we’re lucky that we have a few in our garden that are in various stages of losing their leaves. After all, i… Read more