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…

My 1 Year Sewing Anniversary

The 5th of February marks my one year anniversary of sewing – and the day I had my very first…

The modified (beyond recognition) Meringue – the ‘Pavlova’ – is revealed! Linen really is such a beautiful fabric to work…

The first time I was shown how to do this, it was (and still is) one of the most ‘a-ha!!’…

Yup, I am completely and wholly Mad about Marfy. The fit! The cut! I’m a huge fan of the swooping…

Construction of the Pavlova is well under way. After nearly suffering an apoplexy over trying to get the lace to…

Between all of my other sewing projects on the go – I’ve been working steadily on my new suit jacket,…

A gathered rectangular skirt with a grosgrain waist ribbon – about the simplest thing a seamstress could make for herself!…

I’ve been waiting a while for this – getting started on one of those fabulous Marfy patterns I mentioned last…

This post just wouldn’t be complete without a dodgy toile/muslin photo! So here is my completed Meringue toile, right on time…