Sewing for Boys

What do you sew for the boys in your life? My partner has been given pyjama bottoms, a waistcoat, several shirts and even a wash-bag. He’s forever moaning that I never sew for him, and to be honest I find it really hard to find interesting projects that I think he’ll like/wear. I’ve found a […]

Floral Faux Leather Co-ord

Floral Faux Leather on a tulle base… its a crazy fabric but it’s made a beautiful Jacket/Skirt Co-ord. Simplicity 8418 for the jacket with a self-drafted skirt.

Flower Child Fabrics Clutch Bag

Art Gallery 100% Cotton Flower Child Fabrics using the Prym bag frame to make a matching clutch bag to use up the scraps from making a skirt.

Mila Dungarees… Pattern Hack!

The Tilly and the Buttons Mila Dungarees are a project I’ve been waiting for the right fabric for. The pattern calls for a stretch denim, needlecord or woven cotton, but specifically states that the fabric must contain at least 2% lycra or spandex. If you’ve seen pictures of the Mila dungarees most people seem to have […]

Rosa Shirt Dress

The Tilly and the Buttons Rosa Shirt Dress in Guttermann 100% cotton fabric