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    Vlog | Recreating a High Street look with two easy sewing patterns…

    December 4, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Join me in one of my favourite types of videos to make as I attempt to recreate a High Street winter look using very quick and easy sewing patterns. Can you believe I sewed this outfit up in around two and a half hours! I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    TOP TEN amazing sewing patterns for the perfect Christmas dress

    November 27, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing TEN amazing sewing patterns to help you create the perfect Christmas dress. I’ve included a mix of party and occasion wear and some more casual styles too. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally xx

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    Autumn Crafting with my Serious Light by Serious Readers

    November 20, 2023 /

    There’s something about that change in season from summer to the cooler months that just feels fresh. Almost like a new beginning, I guess that comes with the whole September, back to school situation. I love summer but I REALLY love autumn. The beautiful colours in the leaves, bright blue skies and crisp cool mornings, chilly walks, hot chocolate and all of that lovely stuff. Of course, being an avid crafter, autumn also brings with it a whole lot of crafting inspiration. This year, for my sewing, I’m thinking about and planning all the cosy makes. I really want to challenge myself to make another winter coat this year and…

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    Vlog | A peaceful few days in my sewing (dining) room…

    November 6, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, This week I spent a lovely few days in my sewing (dining) room. Join me as I finish up a long overdue WIP, work on my winter coat project and start something new. Thank you so much for watching! Sally x

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    Capsule Wardrobe Sewing Plans for Autumn/Winter 2023 | High Street inspiration for wardrobe staples

    October 16, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, I’m so excited to share this video today as it’s one of my favourite types to make. Today I’m sharing my sewing plans for autumn/winter time 2023 and this year I’m thinking more about wardrobe staples that should see me through the season. I hope you enjoy watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | Knitting & Stitching Show Haul plus sewing and knitting works in progress…

    October 9, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m sharing what I bought this year at the Knitting and Stitching Show plus what I’ve been sewing this week and how my knitting is coming along. Thanks so much for watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | A week in my life, handmade outfits, sewing and more…

    September 18, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video, I’m sharing a week of my handmade outfits, a little bit of what I get up to in the week and of course some sewing and new fabrics chat too. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally

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    Let’s catch up…

    September 11, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Well it’s been a little while since I’ve filmed a video. Join me for a very chatty episode talking all what I’ve been up to over the summer holidays. Including new sewing makes, sewing, knitting and crochet works in progress, fabrics and plans. I hope you enjoy it! Sally x

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    A YouTube video catch up…

    July 10, 2023 /

    Hello everyone, Here are a few of my YouTube videos you may have missed over the last few weeks… First up, a huge fabric and sewing pattern haul. In this video I’m sharing all of my recent sewing purchases and some rather ambitious holiday sewing plans… Next, another Sew the Trends this time all about co-ord sets and how we can get the look using free sewing patterns and patterns we already have… And lastly (for now). I’m sharing FIVE summer sewing patterns I couldn’t be without. These are sewing patterns I come back to time and again and use all the time. Thank you so much for watching, I…

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    Vlog | Sewing a High Street inspired dress in two days…

    June 19, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I attempt to sew a High Street inspired dress, hacked from three sewing patterns I already own, in time for a wedding in two days! I hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching! Sally

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