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Nani Iro loves Liberty August 12, 2014 Sew

Inspiration can strike anywhere and anytime! And for this make, it was a mixed fabric kids t-shirt by Craftiness Is Not Optional that got my creative juices… Read more

Old London Town August 11, 2014 Sew

I’m currently sewing some unseasonal garments for an upcoming European family adventure. We’ll be visiting friends, taking in the sites and… Read more

It’s all about sleeves August 3, 2014 Sew

I feel like I’m on a little bit of a sewing journey at the moment. I’m either taking a pattern that works for me and then trying it in different fabr… Read more

Reporting back July 2, 2014 Sew

My thoughtful plan of three liberty 3/4 sleeved Scout Woven Tee’s gained some momentum on the weekend, and I thought it was time to report back. Oh how I l… Read more

It was time June 22, 2014 Sew

Oh look, another smug face from…

a very happy sewer/sewist who… tah dah… has just completed her first Full Bust Adjustment (FBA).

It was t… Read more

An experimental Hemlock May 25, 2014 Sew

After making Figgy’s Stellar Dress in April (my version here) it got me thinking about mixing jersey and woven fabrics. Look what sewing does…… Read more

Moving house, teacher gifts & Sewjourn December 17, 2013 Sew

Hello readers. I’ve missed you. Here’s a recap of my recent crazy but happy times… Ten days ago we put our life into boxes and moved our wo… Read more

Hello Hemlock August 7, 2013 Sew

Slouchy, boxy Hemlock Tee, I LOVE thee. How much do you love thee? This much… times infinitely!

Yes, it was love at first sight.

The very awesome Jen fr… Read more

Scout Dress June 30, 2013 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

What can I say? I LOVE Grainline’s Scout Woven Tee pattern. I’ve made six of them. Two for me and four as gifts! The Autumn chill arrived a few m… Read more