Sewing and fabric adventures in Europe
So it’s the fourth and last week of Project Sewn and what a competition it’s been! The finalists outfits this week are out of this world! I absolutely love the wearability and effortless chic-ness of Alida’s outfit – I want all […]
This is Burdastyle #118A 10/2012 and the first version of my Anglomania dress. I made this dress using British tweed wool with a herringbone pattern bought from the Hollander Stoffe Market, when it swung by my local town a couple […]
It’s week three of Project Sewn and this week’s theme is ‘If the shoe fits’. The designer contestants have come up with knock-out clothes and images again! It’s so inspiring to see their interpretations of the themes and how expertly […]
Just a quick note to let you know that I’m updating my blog – particularly the ‘European Insider Top Tips’ and ‘Things I’ve made’ pages. I still have much more to add so do check back for fresh content and […]
I’ve just finished this coral pink and red dress, it’s literally hot off the press, so I’m including it for the Project Sewn ‘Make it Pink’ challenge. I’d seen this Marc by Marc Jacobs dress (see below) and fallen hard for […]
It’s week two of Project Sewn, the online sewing bloggers knockout sewing competition and this week’s challenge is ‘Make it Pink’. It’s really nice that us voters get to join in the fun by posting our makes too! I made […]
For the week one ‘Style Icon’ challenge of this season’s Project Sewn, I want to pay homage to fellow Brit, Vivienne Westwood and her Anglomania collection. I’m not a follower of fashion but I am a fan of Dame Westwood, who has […]
Yay, I made a shirt!! This is the Archer shirt pattern View B from Grainline Studio and I absolutely love it! My love for my new Archer shirt is akin to the love you have for a newborn baby. I […]