My studio is coming together!

Hello peeps, So how is everyone? I’m glad it’s Friday to be honest! I know I have so much sewing to be getting on with at home but I look forward to doing them in my pjs! So what have I been up to all week?!? Well my studio in my work is just divine!

Creating a pattern from RTW

Hello there! Happy Black Friday everyone! How is everyone doing?! Got that Christmassy feeling yet?! I am totally there already, can’t wait to get the tree down this weekend! So what have I been up to today?! Well I have been given the job of sewing up copy of a couple of lovely linen tops.

Pink Linen Simplicity 1621 with Crochet Embelishments

Good morning I seem to be letting life take over sewing and blogging at the Minuit! I have at least 2 projects that need done yesterday and at least 3 blog posts photographed! So here goes one off the list! The Pink Linen Simplicity 1621 with crochet flower embellishment. This was made for Mrs.M, She has a

Blackmore Vintage Pj Pattern – DONE!!!

Hello there I’ve been sewing away at the WIP (Work In Progress) / UFO (Un-Finished Object) pile…. And these Pj’s have been there for a shameful 6 months!!!! They are for Mr.P, And he is a fan indeed! I used a Vintage Pattern Blackmore Patterns 2/1 8785 CHEST 38  This has to be my fave

Abakhan Fabrics Sewing Seams for £15

Hello Oh BOY, is this a overdue post or what!! As some of you may know I am MEANT to do a monthly Sewing Seams For Fifteen (SSFF) I won’t embarrass myself by saying how long this post has been in the making!! If your new to my SSFF, This (From now on)  is a

Simplicity 1621 – Overlocker UPDATE!!!!

                Hey there, So after all my flapping the other day I thought i’d give you a update…. With the help of 3 sources I managed to win the was with my Toyota overlocker.     I’m so happy  Thanx so much Craftsy, The curious kiwi & Steph

Simplicity 1621 so far…..

  Hi **Waves** I’ve been busy with the house move, But it’s 3 weeks on and we’re settled. Just a few more boxes for the attic, and I can safely say this is the most organized I’ve ever been when moving house…. But I have had lots of practice, 7 years 7 houses! My Granny

A little of this and a little of that…..

Hello    This weekend has been finishing quick jobs and WIP….. I’m in the process of packing so can’t really start my Simplicity 1621 till I get to the new house (by the end of the week). Can’t wait to have a proper sewing room again! I’m all about the new space right now, that

Couture Hook and Eye

Hello Yesterday I was scouring the internet world for a good tutorial on installing Hook and Eye’s to a garment, There are a fair amount out there. But as we all know, not all tutorials are that great!! So when I found this one on The Hairpin website I just had to share.. For this couture

Simplicity 1621 – Muslin Vintage sheet

Hello again I’ve just come back from a fitting with Mrs M Simplicity 1621 It is for a wedding in August, and is going to be made in Bubblegum pink linen… Isn’t it lovely…. I personally would never have chosen this colour, BUT I think it’s totally going to work with Mrs M. I think