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30 Apr

My favourite skirt and trouser patterns

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I love wearing separates for versatility and there are some great indie patterns out there right now. This week I am looking at my favourite skirt and trouser patterns to help you build your handmade wardrobe. SKIRTS The Madeleine skirt by Victory Patterns is such a chic piece! It can be made in lots of […]
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19 Mar

My favourite dresses for spring

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I find dresses to be really useful garments for springtime as they can be worn over tights and boots while the weather is still cooler, and then on their own as we move into the warmer months. This week I am looking at my favourite transitional dress patterns and how you can fit them into […]
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05 Mar

By Hand London fabric inspiration

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I’m so delighted that the By Hand London sewing patterns are finally available in printed format again. When they were originally released, they were like collector’s items and looked so pretty altogether on a shelf! And in excellent news, the size range has been extended so that there are two size bands B Cup – […]
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09 May

Nina Lee Camden Skirt review

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When this stunning Maya cotton sateen came in to the shop, I knew I wanted to make a skirt out of it. I decided that the latest release from Nina Lee would be the perfect candidate to show off the print. The Camden calls for a more structured fabric so the cotton sateen was a […]
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02 Nov

Sorrel dress – pattern review

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This week, Jennifer Lauren Handmade has launched a kickstarter campaign to create printed patterns! I was one of the testers for JLH’s latest offering, the Sorrel dress. If you haven’t seen it yet, go and check out the campaign and the pattern, while you are at it! Jennifer describes Sorrel as a fresh take on […]
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16 Oct

Ness Skirt Inspiration

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The latest skirt pattern release from Tilly and the Buttons is the perfect addition to your Autumn/Winter wardrobe. The Ness skirt is a classic fly front skirt in either a mini or below the knee length. It is aimed at Improvers – ie, anyone who wants to up their sewing game a little. You will […]
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24 Apr

Parisian adventures

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Bonjour! Last weekend I took a trip to Paris for four days with my family to celebrate my Mum’s 70th birthday. I decided that it would be a great challenge for me to wear only handmade clothes during the trip. Day One: Our flight left Bristol at 7:30am so we arrived in Paris at about […]
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24 May

Jenny’s Ultimate Trousers

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Jenny from The Wardrobe Architect has shared her Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers for her first LSA Blog Squad post! I am so impressed with the fit!   ********   For my first make as part of the Like Sew Amazing Blog Squad I chose the navy blue stretch cotton to make the Sew Over […]
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