How to adjust running tights patterns for fabric with more than the recommended amount of stretch
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Sewing For Him Indoors
Review of the Thread Theory strathcona henley sewing pattern
Phoenix Rising From The Flowers
Every so often I get this mad thought that maybe I have too much fabric in my stash and perhaps I should pause my subscription box. Thankfully Sew Hayley Jane usually stops this insanity by sending through through an absolute stunner. Like this vivid floral peachskin in the June box that I'd never have chosen … Continue reading Phoenix Rising From The Flowers
Shirts v Shirtdresses – Round 2: Bruyere
So as I was saying in my previous post, there I was all signed up for #sewtogetherforsummer. Got my pattern, got my fabric, got my sewjo all juiced up after my Rosa success with nothing to stop me. I cut out my pieces, sewed up the basic dress, checked the fit and... nothing. It was … Continue reading Shirts v Shirtdresses – Round 2: Bruyere
The Great British Bump Off
Lashings of cake, a dress and a murder! In May I had my *eek* 40th birthday. We'll move swiftly over how I dealt with the emotional side of that experience (a later post will deal with the resulting physical and sewing challenge) and today I'm going to tell you about the huge party. 🍾🎉 As … Continue reading The Great British Bump Off