Pattern Lessons for Autumn and Winter Wear

Checkmate January 5, 2016 Sew

I nearly checkmated myself making this top.

It was a cutting error that tripped me up. I didn’t notice my fabric, my Liberty fabric, was directional be… Read more

2015 January 1, 2016 Thoughts

My pinterest account, were I link all my makes, tells me that I’ve blogged 63 items this year. Thankfully, I’m ruthless at re-homing items that… Read more

Team raglan November 27, 2015 Sew

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

Celebrating Japanese Sewing Week in sulphur November 19, 2015 Sew

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