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…
How to sew a bra just like one you love
I told you I was addicted! Not only have I made another bra since my Maya AFI one, but I’m already planning my next one…um, my next two actually, and a bodysuit…(In fact, I wrote this post way back in the week before Christmas, and have already made a further 2 bras and am almost…
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 | Tartan Cape – McCalls 3542
I came across a sewing pattern for a cape, McCalls 3542, in a local charity shop for 50p back in March but decided to stash it away until the weather got a bit cooler and I’d actually need to wear one. So finally a couple of weeks ago, I pulled the pattern back out again and…
