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Quilt Panel … to Top

The top that was unintentionally made for a friend… using a quilt panel in a more creative use whilst also pattern hacking the Tilly and the Buttons Stevie Top into a faux raglan to create a colour block finish.

Joni Jumpsuit

Friday Pattern Company’s Joni Jumpsuit in Scuba Crepe. With a really stunning back strap detail the pattern just spoke to me, and this fabric works so fabulously with the extra thickness that Scuba gives.

Me Made May

Me Made May (for those of you who haven’t come across it before) was created by Zoe Edwards (or sozoblog as she’s known on Instagram) and it’s become a huge movement in the sewing community… the aim being to encourage you to wear your me mades. Now each sewist takes this on in different ways […]

Do you ever feel like a Paper Bag?

Megan Nielsen’s Opal pants/shorts pattern contains a paper bag waistband option and I had always wanted to try this look so off I went… Now at the moment I am working really hard to try and sew my stash, I have such a large quantity of fabric in my studio that just sits there I […]

Dandelion Denim Jumpsuit

Blowing a dandelion seems to be one of those things we grow out of… watching my children get so much joy from such a simple place is probably what drew me to this fabric.

A Pop Art inspired Quilt

Although I would label myself to be a dressmaker I spend a huge amount of my time these days crafting and quilting. I just absolutely love to create, it doesn’t matter the medium its all about the process. Quilting is something I’m completely self taught with, but after years of experimenting and trying different things […]

Noodlehead in Polkadots

This is my new changing bag, perfect for chasing after toddlers with. The Range by Noodlehead in a navy polka canvas with a water resistant base and contrast red and white stripe lining.

Llama’s are the best… fact!

I couldn’t even tell you why but llamas just make me laugh, I can’t resist them. This knit llama print jersey panel works so well in the Peek-a-boo pattern shop Grandslam Tee.

Another Bonkers Print… the fast food edition

If you’ve seen any of my previous blogs you’ll know I am in love with mentally bonkers prints that create garments you’d never see in a highstreet shop. This jersey fabric, is an absolute gem and works perfectly in the Megan Nielsen Rowan Bodysuit.