Between all of my other sewing projects on the go – I’ve been working steadily on my new suit jacket, … More
Author: poppykettle
Sewist. Feminist. Industrial Engineer.
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
F2465: Marfy in the making
I’ve been waiting a while for this – getting started on one of those fabulous Marfy patterns I mentioned last … More
Colette Sewalong: Perfecting Scallops for the Meringue
This post just wouldn’t be complete without a dodgy toile/muslin photo! So here is my completed Meringue toile, right on time … More
C1017: The Green Peon(y)
Finito! The Peony dress made it’s appropriately flowery debut on a day trip out to indulge one of my favourite … More
C1017: Calculating fabric requirements for pleats
Fittingly, I’ve taken a tip from Sarai Mitnik’s book (The Colette Sewing Handbook) and used her ‘hidden pleat’ detail from … More
The Colette Sewing Handbook Sewalong!
The Meringue via Colette Patterns Lucky me was the ever-so pleased recipient of the Colette Sewing Handbook at Christmas! Thanks … More
SD1001: Pattern Review Jeans Competition
Like most people, I wear my favourite jeans until the last possible moment. When the pair you see chopped up … More
101: Invisible zips with facings or linings
Following on from my previous post (101: Installing an invisible zip), we still need to finish off the seam at … More
101: Installing an invisible zip
Invisible zips are a fabulous invention! I always buy zips a good 5 or 10cm longer than the pattern calls … More
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