Category: Sewing
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The Montdale Dress
Here’s my second make from Jenny Rushton’s new book ‘Sewing the curve’, it’s the Montdale dress. This is such a lovely easy dress to make, and back in the summer when we were taking the photos it was lovely to have such a cool comfy dress to relax in. The Montdale can be made as…
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The Eustis Top
I’m so excited. The new book ‘Sewing the curve’ by Jenny Rushmore from Cashmerette has officially launched so I can finally show you the two design I made from it. The book is aimed at beginner sewers to enable them to sew a wardrobe of confidence boosting clothes. It includes six patterns in US sizes…
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The Savannah Dress
One of the most frustrating things about being a wheelchair sewer is a project that initially fits perfectly well on the mannequin (who is stood up) but then not so well when actually worn seated. Unfortunately this is the case with my latest make, the Savannah Dress. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still very wearable,…
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Love Notions Cadence Dress
Think of summer clothes and Linen often springs to mind, well I want to let you into a secret, it’s just as lovely in the autumn/winter too. This particular linen is called Lagoon Luxury and it’s from Minerva’s Exclusive Linen Viscose collection. It’s the most beautiful print, a true work of art. It starts at…
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The Stanway Top
I can finally show you my completed Stanway T-shirt made from a gorgeous jersey knit fabric from Minerva’s core range. I love the quality of this jersey it’s so soft and a really good weight making it a joy to work with. I was very kindly gifted this fabric by Minerva as part of their…
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MN Jarrah Sweater
Chilly days call for a snuggly sweater and this make comes just in time for the change in weather. The gorgeous rope textured stretch knit is from Minerva’s core range and is so soft that I have to admit I didn’t want to stop stroking it when I first opened the package. I love that…
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Happy 25th Birthday Minerva
Such a special event as Minerva’s 25th Birthday Party in Manchester called for a special dress. I’ll be honest, this is the 3rd dress I attempted. I was feeling rather poorly during the run up to the event and wasn’t able to concentrate properly. Thankfully I was able to re-use the fabric and then saw…
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It’s a Velvet Crush
I’m so happy to finally be able to share this make with you. This gorgeous fabric is launching today at the special Pop-up shop event in Manchester to mark Minerva’s 25th Birthday. It’s called Midsummer Magic and it’s part of the new Exclusive Crush Velvet Stretch Knit Fabric range. I have admired this as a…
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M8340
I’m totally back in my comfort zone with this latest make. I have to confess that jersey is one of my favourite fabrics to work with and most definitely to wear. Ever since Minerva launched their new viscose jersey range I had been dying to try it. I was very kindly gifted this fabric as…
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The Tatum Woven Dress
I’m so happy to finally be able to share one of the projects I’ve been working on in the background. This is The Tatum woven dress from Style Arc and the pattern launches today! I was so fortunate to be sent this pattern prior to launch. The Tatum pattern has a button through front, collar & half…