Geometric Millennium Falcon - Paper Piecing

I was brave enough or silly enough to have a go at paper piecing back in May - it's not for the faint hearted people.  Of course I cho...

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Sewing: Purl Soho Patterns

Purl Soho has some fabulous free patterns, they are a go-to for modern, simple and classy patterns and they have impeccable fabric taste....

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Sewing: Woven Hemlock Tee

Nani Iro - Shine Many Ways was my choice of fabric for my first woven Hemlock Tee by Grainline Studios.  It's my second Hemlock  an...

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Sewing: Book Week Costumes - Oliver and S Cape

We got to experience our first book week since living here in London!  Something I had always looked forward to doing since having schoo...

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Hemlock Tee Pattern Review

  I made my first Hemlock Tee by Grainline Studios recently and I say first because it is such a comfy shirt it will probably be the fi...

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Sew Inspired: Salme and Grainline Patterns

Anthropology Over the weekend I purchased a few sewing patterns from Salme and Grainline Studio .  Sewing for myself tends to take a ba...

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Wiksten Tank: Amy Butler Voile

Here is my Wiksten Tank in Amy Butler 's gorgeous Soul Blossoms voile, Dancing Paisley in Limestone.  I haven't felt or worn such...

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Flashback Skinny Tee by Made by Rae: Pattern Review

I love Made by Rae's - Flashback skinny tee pattern - I've seen it everywhere and so many cool tops made from it.  This is what h...

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Wiksten Tova

Here is my completed Wiksten Tova !  I ended up cutting an inch or so off the bottom as the length didn't suit my shape.  This fabric ...

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Wiksten Tank in Stretch Knit with Sleeves

The Wiksten tank is everything - everyone says it is... the perfect fit!  I haven't taken a photo of my white tank yet (the wearable ...

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T Dress: Stylish Dress Book - Yoshiko Tsukiori

T Dress I made a 'trial' of the T Dress in voile, which you can tell by the length, is more of a tunic! Back I cut a size...

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Stylish Dress Book - Yoshiko Tsukiori

This is the beautiful fabric I mentioned yesterday (lovely light 100% cotton).  My intention is to make this dress into a top with less ...

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Go Anywhere Bag by Noodlehead #2

Go Anywhere Bag- Front Back I made this for my sister, Jenn for Christmas.  This time I used the magnetic closures like I should hav...

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Oliver and S Bear Carrier: Pattern Review

The bear carrier was the first project I made from the Oliver and S book I purchased last year.  It ended up being a belated Christmas...

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Noodlehead - Go Anywhere Bag: Review

What a great, well-priced pattern!  Three cheers for Noodlehead's, Go Anywhere Bag !  The pattern was much easier to make than my A...

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Displaying Childrens Art

Sarah Jane has some lovely freebies on her blog to help you get your 'creative' on.  The swallow template was the perfect shape...

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