One of the lovely things about sewing has got to be all the awesome people you meet. Especially when said … More
Author: poppykettle
F5172: Wiltshire Shirt
I’ll admit I was hoping Marfy 5172 (from this year’s Evergreen catalogue) was going to be my go-to button up … More
F3449: The Floral and The Phoenix
Bit shocked that it’s been a good few months since my last post – especially as I’ve actually been doing … More
F3408: Painterly Blouse
After feeling paralysed about doing any sewing due to the ridiculously large garment sewing queue in my head, and choosing to … More
V7975: Octopus’ Garden French Jacket
You may recognise this fabric – it’s been the banner feature of this little web space since I started blogging, … More
Super 130s Classic Pants
I’m beyond thrilled with the outcome from my second Couture Sewing School class. I’ve grappled with pants a few times since … More
A Third French Jacket in the making
I’ll admit to wanting a more everyday version of the French Jacket I made in Baltimore ever since I took … More
Couture Sewing School – Day 3, 4, 5 & 6: Basting, Fitting & Sewing
Day 3 and everyone is heads down and bums up thread tracing their pattern pieces. I’m definitely thinking I’m glad … More
Couture Sewing School – Day 1 & 2: Fitting and Fabric
I ended up going in on the first day with two muslins – one made up of Burda 6689, and … More
Water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink
I’m back. Sort of! Limited amounts of time have begun popping up in which I can start enjoying sewing again … More