"Dress A" from Stylish Dress Book
I’m a very taken with Japanese patterns at the moment. Am I a little behind the times? I’ve just made Dress A (on left) from Yoshiko Tsukiori… Read more
Planning, planning, planning for 2013
Happy New Year!
Looking back, 2012 was the start of my serious selfish sewing, the start of this blog, and thanks to my lovely stylist K, the start of me being mor… Read more
Floral tops last longer than flowers
One of my lovely sister-in-laws (I have three!) needed some cheering up, so last night I made her a Scout Woven Tee.
Fingers crossed it fits, so my heading ̵… Read more
Bloomers #5
I’ve just finished my fifth pair of baby bloomers from Emma Hardy’s Making Children’s Clothes for my niece. Some previous pairs can be seen here and h… Read more
My top 5 of 2012
Here are my five favourite selfish sewing/machine knitting makes of 2012. Please keep in mind I’ve only included blogged items (four months worth of… Read more
Japanese Stylish Dress Book – “Pattern B” Smock Blouse with Garibaldi Sleeves & Purple Cowl
A smock blouse with garibaldi sleeves pattern (also know as pattern B from Yoshiko Tsukiori’s “Style Dress Book“).
Plus Let’s Ju… Read more
Plus Let’s Ju… Read more
Japanese Stylish Dress Book – "Pattern B" Smock Blouse with Garibaldi Sleeves & Purple Cowl
A smock blouse with garibaldi sleeves pattern (also know as pattern B from Yoshiko Tsukiori’s “Style Dress Book“).
Plus Let’s Ju… Read more
Plus Let’s Ju… Read more
Handmade Gifts – Dolls Blankets
I love the idea of handmade gifts and new outfits for Christmas day, but I try not to have too many expectations of myself, as to be honest, who needs stress at thi… Read more
Scout Woven Tee: The first of many…
I’ve just finished my first Scout Woven Tee and I’m very happy camper.
The fabric is a cotton voile purchased from Rathdowne Fabrics at the begin… Read more
The fabric is a cotton voile purchased from Rathdowne Fabrics at the begin… Read more