V8774: Turquoise Terror Jeans

Say hello to my Turquoise Terror jeans! I’m head over heels for them, and whilst I can see plenty…

Pants Fitting Politics

vs I’ve been doing a humongous amount of reading up on pants, their construction techniques and fit. A particular comment on the…

When I made my toile for the V8774 Jeans, I followed the instructions to the letter. It was confusing, time-consuming…

You’ll know these best by the seams you see down the sides of your favourite RTW jeans. I first learnt…

We’re now 2 weeks into the Pattern Review Jeans Competition, and it’s really time I got a wriggle on. After…

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…