Pattern hacks for the Everyday Chic Dress
A lot about loving a dress comes down whether you like the…Read more
Customising
Customise basic items in your wardrobe for pret-a-porter look
Sculptural Bucket Coat – A unique release from Stitchless TV
We have news for you, sewists! Sew Different are thrilled to be…Read more
Everyday Chic Jacket – FREE pattern hack for the Everyday Chic Dress
I've always thought there was a lot of mileage in just chopping…Read more
Our first ever sewing retreat – June 2017 – What a success!
SEE DETAILSÂ HERE OF THE SEPTEMBER 2017 SEWING RETREAT SEE DETAILSÂ HERE OF THE…Read more
FREE pattern hacks for the Tie Belt Dress
Model wears UK size 16 When I first launched the Tie Belt…Read more
Tie Belt Dress – FREE upgrade!
Just a quick post, Seamstresses, to tell you about the FREE upgrade…Read more
Cocoon Funnel Neck – FREE pattern hack for the Cocoon Jacket
OK sewists, I have a fab new and completely FREE pattern hack…Read more
RIFE with RUFFLES – a variation on the Everyday Chic Dress – Multisize Sewing Pattern
Check out this fabulous adaptation of the Everyday Chic Dress by my…Read more
Colour Block Dress – MULTISIZE SEWING PATTERN
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DRESS PATTERN HAS BEEN UPDATED SINCE THIS POST…Read more
Upcycled denim bag – Refashioned jeans
Refashioned denim is a big thing at the moment and upcycling is a…Read more
My sewing projects – Essential Denim Top – Tips for recycling & mixing fabrics
For those of you who read my posts regularly, this top may…Read more
DIY Customised Denim
I have a long standing memory from when I was around 15,…Read more
Upcycled Orla Top – FREE SEWING PATTERN
I'm pretty obsessed with Orla Keily at the moment (and all things 60's…Read more
Dying your own fabric – Part 2 – Discharge dying with lace stencil
Welcome to my second blog about dying your own fabric. If you have…Read more
Dying your own fabric – Part 1 – Discharge dying & inkblot patterns
In my never ending search for beautiful fabrics I often look at…Read more
MY SEWING PROJECTS – Denim apron made from old jeans
There is something timeless about denim. It never really goes in or…Read more
MY SEWING PROJECTS – Asymmetric leather panel skirt
I made this asymmetric skirt using a simple standard pencil skirt pattern.…Read more
Patching trousers: All Saints-inspired Leather patched cords
Having seen a VERY desirable pair of jeans in All Saints with…Read more