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Simplicity 2444 sewing hack - tartan long sleeved dress

A Tartan Simplicity 2444 Hack

November 10, 2017

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…

Filed Under: sewing Tagged With: dress, fashion, outfit, retro, sewing, style, tartan, vintage

Refashioning an ugly vintage dress into a peplum skirt

Transforming an “Ugly” Vintage Dress: After

February 6, 2017

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…

Filed Under: sewing Tagged With: dress, outfit, retro, sewing, skirt, style, top, vintage

Sewing: By Hand London Anna Maxi Dress

June 6, 2016

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…

Filed Under: Curated Style, sewing Tagged With: dress, dressmaking, fashion, handmade, maxi dress, memade, outfit, retro, style

Boylston bra with matching corset and knickers

Sewing: Boylston Bra, Corset & Briefs Set

January 9, 2016

Again with the shocked face, sorry! And as I’ve started typing below the above picture, I realised the lighting has reflected really oddly on the clear elastic between the “bands” on the hold up on one of my legs – looks like some weird attempt at Photoshop gone wrong.Anywho, this post is supposed to be…

Filed Under: sewing Tagged With: bra making, lingerie, lingerie sewing, retro, review, sewing, vintage

Vera Venus 1940s bra - Minnie Mouse bra

Sewing: A 1940s Minnie Mouse Bra

January 4, 2016

I’m sorry – the two loves of my life had to merge at some point! Disney and lingerie don’t often make it together when you’re large busted – I guess they’re catering more towards a younger audience who they assume won’t be wearing such things, or in such sizes anyway. So when I sewed this…

Filed Under: sewing Tagged With: disney, lingerie, photography, pin up, retro, sewing, vintage

By Hand London Anna dress sewing

Sewing: A Retro By Hand London Anna

December 11, 2015

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…

Filed Under: Curated Style, sewing Tagged With: dress, fashion, outfit, retro, sewing, style, vintage

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I accidentally fell into the world of Scandi kids I accidentally fell into the world of Scandi kids clothing a little while ago, and last week, I decided to grab some bits in my first DUNS drop - eek! @dunssweden has wonderful, uplifting and unique designs that are not only GOTS Certified but are also unisex and even have clothes that are now known as “Mama Duns” – matching pieces for mums (and sometimes dads!). Emmy and I managed to snag matching Purple Meadow Baggy Pants and we're in love! Head over to the blog (link in bio) to read more about my journey into Scandi clothing and how I grabbed this pair of baggy pants (yes, they might be a size 134/140!). #organic #fashrev #dunssweden #schwedischen #scandinavian #shopdunssweden #morethanafling @shopdunssweden #organickidswear #kidsfashion #sustainablefashion #sustainable #gots #byttilleko #inspiration #ecokids #goorganic #unisexfashion #swedish #summer2020 #colorful #happykids #organickidsfashion #emiliajane #emmyjane #themodernmotherhood
[Ad] Hey Instagram, it's been a while! We all know [Ad] Hey Instagram, it's been a while! We all know things have been going on in the world, but in addition to that, I went back to work and also have a baby turning toddler - that really pushes the limits of how much social media I can manage!

But today I'm back with a post all about baby led weaning. Over on the blog (link in bio) I've shared 50+ tried and tested baby led weaning meal ideas that Emmy loves (this girl LOVES her food!). We were super lucky to be gifted some @littlefreddieuk pouches to try recently, and this Grass Fed Beef Lasagne with a pinch of parmesan pouch has been a big winner over here. Available at Sainsburys, organic ingredients and a commitment to real food and sustainability, what else could you want from baby food? We were really impressed at how this little pouch packs a punch nutritionally and with flavour too - we may have snuck a couple of tastes too!

Check out how we incorporated this pouch into a meal for Emmy over at the blog along with a lot more meal ideas for 1 year olds, as well as a link to the Little Freddie coupon page where you can claim your own coupons.

#ad #littlefreddie #sainsburys #babyfood #weaning #babyledweaning #blw #themodernmotherhood #whatmybabyeats #babyledweaningideas #blwideas #weaningjourney #whatmytoddlereats #toddlermealideas #1yearold
Remember last year when I visited our local pumpki Remember last year when I visited our local pumpkin patch with a teeny bump? This year we went back with a much bigger "pumpkin" in tow! Emmy's first time pumpkin picking was a huge success and I can't wait to make this a tradition year after year. She looks like she's going to be a Halloweeny kind of girl!
(Swipe to see this time last year!) #helloautumn #hellooctober #yorkshirepumpkins #lifegoals #pumpkinpicking #autumnessentials #impressionsofautumn #magicofoctober #discoverunder10k #fallcolours #visityorkshire #outandaboutengland #getoutside #mummyblogger #lifeisbeautiful #yorkbloggers #sweaterweather #bootseason #autumnready
Words can't even describe the experience of the pa Words can't even describe the experience of the past 2 days! Yesterday Emmy went to her first ever play, and I'm so so proud that it was the wonderful work of @charley_smiles90 with There Are No Beginnings at @leedsplayhouse. 
Since it was a mother and baby performance yesterday, I actually went back again today with Ben this time (while Emmy chilled with Charley and Frankie) to experience it all over again and I can't even tell you how incredible it was, both times!
I'll have a full review on the blog soon but in short, this was the most powerful and passionate performance full of strong women. And even though I've seen it twice in two days, I wouldn't hesitate to see it again.

#therearenobeginnings #leedsplayhouse #thisiswhatafeministlookslike #emiliajane #EmmyJane #womenintheatre
Over on the blog today, we're sharing a big milest Over on the blog today, we're sharing a big milestone - Emmy's first pair of autumn boots! These gorgeously soft and cozy sheepskin baby booties are by my new client, @jacobsanddalton, who are soon to be launching their site where you'll be able to get your hands on these too, but head over to the blog to see our full review and some fabulously fall inspired photos amongst the autumn leaves!

#emiliajane #emmyjane #quietinthewild #autumnleaves #aharvestpack #mistymilkyfoggymoody #cherishandrelish #thischarmingautumn #openuptoautumn #babybooties #babygirl #cozyautumn #embracingtheseasons #thatautumnfeeling
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