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    Vlog | Playing the ‘ask me anything game’, answering questions about sewing and life…

    February 15, 2021 /

    Hi everyone – welcome back to another video, this week I’m answering all of my ‘ask me anything’ questions. Thank you so much if you did send me a question it was really fun to record this video. Thanks for watching! Sally xx

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    VLOG | February sewing & knitting plans, what I’m working on and a bit of Netflix chat…

    February 8, 2021 /

    Hi everyone – welcome back to another video talking all about what I’m planning to sew and knit in February, what I’m currently working on and what I’m watching and reading at the moment. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Sewing My First Two Myosotis Dresses – A Pattern Review…

    February 3, 2021 /

    It took me so long to get around to sewing up the Myosotis Dress, I think it sat in my pattern stash for almost a year before I finally gave it a go and I really don’t know why it took me so long. I think initially I simply couldn’t decide which version to make.  I loved the frilly sleeve but wasn’t sure how it would sit under a cardigan (a very important question!) and while I loved the bottom frill, I just wasn’t quite sure about that either. So, after a lot of overthinking (who me – never!) and a lot of putting off I decided it was high…

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    VLOG – What I’ve been making in January | Sew and tell

    February 1, 2021 /

    Hi everyone! Welcome back to another video where I’ll be talking all about what I made this month including my Wildergown, Stella Joggers, Linden Sweatshirt and some knitting projects… I hope you enjoy the video! Sally xx

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    Novice Cardigan Chunky Edition by Petite Knit – a knitting pattern review…

    January 27, 2021 /

    Every year I like to set myself a few crafty goals.  I don’t always tell people about them , they’re just in my head – or in my planner if they make it that far! Last year’s knitting goal was to learn to knit a garment all in one piece, top down and to learn to knit in the round.  Now it had got to around October of last year and this goal had not even been attempted let alone completed so I decided that enough was enough, I needed to stop being scared of this new knitting skill and just blooming well have a go… So I looked around…

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    My Make Nine Plans for 2021

    January 24, 2021 /

    If you aren’t already familiar with the ‘Make Nine’ challenge, it’s described as a ‘gentle self-guided challenge for makers’ and the idea behind it is that, at the beginning of the new year (or any time really), you set yourself nine things you would like to make over the coming year and post them on Instagram using the hashtag #makenine so that other makers can follow along with your journey and progress.  It’s also great inspiration to see what other makers are planning for the year and a great way to find new pattern/fabric pairings and ideas. Although I have loved seeing other makers take part in this challenge in…

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    My First Wildergown – a pattern and fabric review…

    January 23, 2021 /

    I absolutely loved the look of this Art Gallery Rayon fabric from Minerva particularly because of the beautiful rust/burnt orange colour of the print.  I loved it so much that it took me ages to decide what to make with it because I had so many ideas. I’ve been thinking about making the Friday Pattern Company Wilder Gown for a long while now too and after a lot of deliberation I decided that the Wilder Gown and this beautiful, floaty rayon would make a perfect match. I am 5’ 3” in height and although I absolutely love the look of the full length dress, I decided that, for my first…

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    VLOG Fabric haul | What I bought in the January sales and some sewing plans

    January 17, 2021 /

    Hi everyone welcome to another fabric haul vlog talking about some fabrics I picked up in the January sales and some plans I have for what to make with them. I hope you’ll enjoy the video let me know if you have any ideas of what I should make with the fabrics. Sally xx

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    Thoughts on 2020 and what I’ve learned in my crafting journey this past year…

    January 13, 2021 /

    Well, 2020 was quite a year wasn’t it!  For us (like many others) it meant a new home schooling routine and working and staying at home for pretty much most of the year.  Luckily I’m quite a happy home bird anyway so the staying at home wasn’t too hard but of course we missed seeing all of our family and friends so much. Again, like a lot of us I’m sure, the pandemic caused me a lot of anxiety and when anxious my mind is always calmed by crafting, and thoughts of crafting and planning more crafting so it’s fair to say that a LOT of sewing and making happened…

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    VLOG – Sharing my 10 favourite makes of 2020…

    January 11, 2021 /

    Hello everyone welcome to another vlog, today I’m showing and talking all about my favourite makes of 2020. Everything I mention should be linked in the description of the YouTube video but don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions I hope you like my favourites! Sally xx

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I feel my camera is a bit like the sun, I should n I feel my camera is a bit like the sun, I should never look directly at it 😂 A couple more of this loungewear set and then I’ll stop I promise... 
I literally used every scrap of the two metres I had of this gorgeous French Terry fabric, so much so that the only thing I couldn’t get out of it was the waistband for the sweatshirt but I think it works ok without it actually so I might try another version without sometime but I’ll probably lengthen it a little bit 😉 xx
Top: @grainlinestudio Linden Sweatshirt 
Bottoms: @tillybuttons Stella Joggers 
Fabric: @stoffstil
Lounging around in our new loungewear 😂 A bit o Lounging around in our new loungewear 😂 A bit of fun photo taking in half term...
My daughters are the Frances Leggings by @bobbins_and_buttons with a t shirt pattern from Stoff & Stil. Mine are the @tillybuttons Stella Joggers and the @grainlinestudio Linden Sweatshirt. Both lovely fabrics are from @stoffstil. Happy Sunday everyone xxx
Pretty flowers and Billie sleeves 💗Anyone got p Pretty flowers and Billie sleeves 💗Anyone got plans to sew this weekend?? I might cut out my coat in the ‘proper’ fabric if I feel brave enough 🙈🤪
I have an unfinished coat staring at me in my bedr I have an unfinished coat staring at me in my bedroom but for now I’ll keep procrastinating on that and sewing loungewear 😂🙈🥰
I forgot how quickly chunky knitting works up! I’ve almost finished the back of my jumper and I’m really enjoying knitting with this fluffy Rowan brushed fleece. Swipe to see what I’m making...
Knitting and watching Mad Men in the evenings is my little bit of relaxing time at the moment - what’s in your knitting bag (if you’re a knitter) if not what are you watching?? 👀 Xx  #nosey
Another one of my ‘fancy’ Billie sweatshirt 😂 I realised after making this that I have hardly any black in my wardrobe so I think this will be a staple.
All the details, fabric links and a few more pics can be found over on my @minervadotcom profile (link in bio).
I have serious sweatshirt making fever at the moment I have two more ready to go at the moment 🙈 At least I’m actually sewing for the correct season for once I suppose 😉
Pattern: Billie Sweatshirt by @tillybuttons
•Weekend loungewear• Actually it works for any •Weekend loungewear• Actually it works for anytime at the moment really doesn’t it! 😂 I’ve had a lot of happy accidents with sewing lately, had I had enough pink fabric I probably would have gone for a full on pink sweatshirt too but not quite having enough meant I got to use up my scraps of this grey and I actually like it better this way! Here’s to experimenting and scrap busting more in the future 😊 xx
Top: Linden Sweatshirt by @grainlinestudio 
Bottoms: Stella Joggers by @tillybuttons 
Pink Sweatshirt fabric: @abakhanfabrics
Makes a lot of pretty dresses but spends most of h Makes a lot of pretty dresses but spends most of her time in muddy wellies and a scruffy parka 😂🙈
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Getting this pup was one of the best things we’ve done as a family. This past couple of weeks has felt a bit rough but one thing that always makes me feel better is getting us out for a walk! Even in 0 degree temperatures like today brrrrrr!! 🥶
My latest make is now up on my Minerva profile (th My latest make is now up on my Minerva profile (there’s a link in my bio). I made another @tillybuttons Billie Sweatshirt in this beautiful black lace knit fabric. I was originally planning to do the balloon sleeve just at the cuff not the shoulder but in the end decided to go for maximum gather as I wanted a more dressy look for this one. I also lengthened the sleeve by 2.5cm as I found my last versions they came up a little short and I wanted more of that lovely pooling effect at the cuff. I love how different this Billie feels to my others 💗 You can never have too many Billie sweatshirts right?? Xx 
*Fabric #gifted in exchange for a review in my own words*
Just a few of the fabrics I have staring at me at Just a few of the fabrics I have staring at me at the moment willing me to make something out of them 😂 I’ve been having a bit of a sort out and matching fabrics with possible pattern picks so I at least know what I have and what I’m aiming to make. I’ve heard people say they use the Trello app to plan their makes - anyone that organised and have any tips?? Xx
Morning everyone I hope you had a good weekend! My Morning everyone I hope you had a good weekend! My latest vlog is now up on YouTube and in it I’m talking all about my plans for February, what I’m currently making and there’s also a little bit of tv and book chat in there too (tried something new...) 🤣 The link is in my bio if you fancy a watch. Have a lovely day! We have a sprinkling of snow here and it’s causing much excitement xx
A little close up of my finished Beatrice Beanie H A little close up of my finished Beatrice Beanie Hat. This is a free pattern from the @rowanyarns website and I knit it in the recommended Sultano Fine yarn which is SO soft and cosy. This was such an enjoyable project and I’ll be wearing it out on my dog walks with pride 🤣 Sometimes a quick and easy knitting project is just what you need in the evenings isn’t it...!
I’m also wearing my @grainlinestudio Linden Sweatshirt in this photo - such a cosy combination 😊 xx
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  • Vlog | Playing the ‘ask me anything game’, answering questions about sewing and life… February 15, 2021
  • VLOG | February sewing & knitting plans, what I’m working on and a bit of Netflix chat… February 8, 2021
  • Sewing My First Two Myosotis Dresses – A Pattern Review… February 3, 2021
  • VLOG – What I’ve been making in January | Sew and tell February 1, 2021
  • Novice Cardigan Chunky Edition by Petite Knit – a knitting pattern review… January 27, 2021
  • My Make Nine Plans for 2021 January 24, 2021
  • My First Wildergown – a pattern and fabric review… January 23, 2021
  • VLOG Fabric haul | What I bought in the January sales and some sewing plans January 17, 2021
  • Thoughts on 2020 and what I’ve learned in my crafting journey this past year… January 13, 2021
  • VLOG – Sharing my 10 favourite makes of 2020… January 11, 2021

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