Christmas Cracker Hats

The biggest issue I have with the changes to what I understand to be a very British tradition of Christmas crackers in order to make them more sustainable and eco friendly is it just doesn’t feel like Christmas Day if everyone isn’t sat around the table in cracker hats. For my children’s birthdays during the […]

Kindle/Tablet Cover Tutorial

As we begin the run-up to Christmas I thought I’d share a few ideas of things you could make for gifts. I mean this one is by no means festive in any way it’d just be a great gift for someone you know who loves their E-Reader or Tablet and it’s really easy to make. […]

The Ally Shift Dress

I have been pattern cutting for nearly 2 decades, and it’s something I take a huge amount of joy in… helping people have clothing to wear that fits them is just a wonderful thing. The thing is though, custom fit clothing is expensive so it’s just not accessible for a lot of people so i’ve […]

Animal Glow Hope

Minerva Exclusive Cotton Sateen in Animal Glow in the Style Arc Hope Dress… but using the extension pattern for a variation on the bodice and sleeves. This dress is so fabulous and being in it makes me feel so powerful.

Savannah Dress

The Minerva Exclusive Savannah Dress is a loose fitting dress with the most wonderful pockets built into the princess seams. In this reversible leopard print jersey the seam details really come alive.

Mermaid Leggings

Activewear just shouldn’t be boring… and these leggings are such a vibe it makes my soul happy… and my daughter lives for her matching pair too! This pattern is such a go to for leggings, couldn’t recommend it more!

FibreMood Hazel in Zebra Print

The Hazel Hoodie from FibreMood is a wonderfully long line zip up hoodie. This Minerva Exclusive Zebra Print is just right up my ally and this piece makes such a fab statement.

The Graphic Leopard Ariana

Minerva Exclusive Viscose in this incredible Graphic Leopard print has made this perfect dress for the summer! Using StyleArc’s Ariana pattern which has a smocked back panel and button front.

1 Dress, 2 Ways

Once you find a pattern you love make it in all the different colours/prints you can find! The wardrobe staple… no one else will even notice it’s the same dress. NewLook 6469 two different ways!

The Shiniest Kielo

The Kielo wrap jumpsuit from Named Clothing is incredible, but in this ITY Silky knit fabric it is just out of this world… I’ve no idea where i’m going to wear it to but that doesn’t matter, i’m sure anywhere would be made more fabulous with this make!