When I made my toile for the V8774 Jeans, I followed the instructions to the letter. It was confusing, time-consuming … More
Author: poppykettle
101: Flat Felled Seams
You’ll know these best by the seams you see down the sides of your favourite RTW jeans. I first learnt … More
V8774: Pattern Review Jeans Competition Update
We’re now 2 weeks into the Pattern Review Jeans Competition, and it’s really time I got a wriggle on. After … More
My 1 Year Sewing Anniversary
The 5th of February marks my one year anniversary of sewing – and the day I had my very first … More
Colette Sewalong: The Pavlova Revealed!
The modified (beyond recognition) Meringue – the ‘Pavlova’ – is revealed! Linen really is such a beautiful fabric to work … More
101: Finishing the facing/lining on a sleeveless bodice
The first time I was shown how to do this, it was (and still is) one of the most ‘a-ha!!’ … More
F2465: Mad about Marfy
Yup, I am completely and wholly Mad about Marfy. The fit! The cut! I’m a huge fan of the swooping … More
Pavlova on the cutting mat, and in the Oven…
Construction of the Pavlova is well under way. After nearly suffering an apoplexy over trying to get the lace to … More
The Vogue Suit and the Economics of Sewing
Between all of my other sewing projects on the go – I’ve been working steadily on my new suit jacket, … More
SD1002: The Simplest Skirt a Seamstress could Sew
A gathered rectangular skirt with a grosgrain waist ribbon – about the simplest thing a seamstress could make for herself! … More