I’ve finally finally got another sewing post to share with you! Up until about a month ago, sewing had been on the backburner for me – I was prioritising other parts of my life and spending time elsewhere. I was also mending items for people, got asked to do some pattern testing and not really doing any…
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Transforming an “Ugly” Vintage Dress: After
Today I’m here with an update on my “ugly” vintage dress transformation and the finished piece…or should I say pieces?! Take a look at the original dress and my post about it here. For those of you that didn’t see that post, Revival Vintage gave me a challenge: they picked out an “ugly” vintage dress from…
Sewing: By Hand London Anna Maxi Dress
Something really weird is going on with our weather at the moment! Back in April we had a spot of really lovely sunny weather, then immediately were plunged back into the depths of winter with snow at the beginning of May (I know), then I managed to get rid of the coat again mid-May only to…
Sewing: A Retro By Hand London Anna
This week has just been one of those crazy weeks – it hasn’t been that bad really, but more that lots of things seemed to be happening all at once! The craziness all started on Saturday with a rehearsal for my choir Carol Concert, followed by a bit of vintage fair browsing in a tiny…
Sewing | Sew Curvy Corset Review
You know I’m always behind with things – so I know it’s just been my birthday this year (well, make that 3 weeks ago now), but I’m finally posting about my birthday present from last year, yay! (Told you I was slow!). Last year, Ben bought me what is probably one of the best presents…
Christening Dress: Butterick B6129
A couple of weekends ago, it was my cousin Eva’s christening. Those of you that have been hanging around here a long time might remember when it was her sister Mollie’s christening back in 2011 – look how much younger I look there! Back then, the concept of making my own dress for an occasion had…
