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    My (first) three versions of the Billie Sweatshirt by Tilly and the Buttons – a pattern review…

    February 25, 2021 /

    As soon as Tilly and the Buttons released the Billie pattern, I fell in love with it.  I love to wear jersey and sweatshirts have fast become my wear of choice during this extended lockdown period we’ve found ourselves in here in the UK meaning that we’re at home in our cosy clothes far more than we usually would be perhaps.   The Billie can be made as a sweatshirt or as a dress.  I’ve not yet made a dress version but I definitely hope to in the future. You can order yourself a copy of the Billie pattern here. I loved the look of the basic sweatshirt pattern, but…

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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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•New Blog Post• I’ve written up a full revie •New Blog Post• I’ve written up a full review of this @modeatrowan Silver Sweater now and it’s up on my blog if you fancy a read. Here’s a little close up of the cable pattern, my face in this picture might say otherwise 😂 but I really am happy with this now it’s done and I’m glad I stuck with it to the end 💪🏻 🧶 💗
Another pair of Carolyn PJs incoming 😎 Don’t Another pair of Carolyn PJs incoming 😎 Don’t judge me but I haven’t pattern matched my pocket 😱 Who cares though when the fabric is this cute 🥰 Hoping to get the shorts sewn up today... xx Pattern: @closetcorepatterns #carolynpajamas Fabric: @minervadotcom #gifted
•Labour of love• Remember this jumper I starte •Labour of love• Remember this jumper I started about 600 months ago?? Well it’s finally finished 🎉 I had to rip the whole front of this back at one point because I’d sized it wrong somehow and then managed to mess up the cable pattern so needed to undo again! Anyway it’s done now and I really love it - it’s probably the warmest thing I own and the yarn is really soft. I’m going to write this up as a blog soon so if you’re interested to know more I’ll let you know when it’s up 💗 If you’re a knitter what are you knitting at the moment??? Pattern: Mode at Rowan Brushed Fleece Silver Sweater Yarn: @modeatrowan brushed fleece in shade Crag
•Next project• I cut out my next pair of @clos •Next project• I cut out my next pair of @closetcorepatterns Carolyn PJs yesterday. Hoping for a bit of time to sew them up today. Also hoping that by sewing up this cute sunglasses fabric some sunshine and warmth might magically appear 🤔☀️🕶 Fabric: @artgalleryfabrics cotton from @minervadotcom
A closer shot of the @sewexplicit Kimono Top I mad A closer shot of the @sewexplicit Kimono Top I made using the new @makerist_com smart phone app. I filmed the whole thing from using the app, drawing out my pattern and the sewing process and the video is up on YouTube now. Thank you so much for all of your comments on Fridays post, I had a lot of questions about how the app works etc so if you are interested this video might help. My YT channel link is in my bio 😊 Also probably the most technical videos I’ve ever done in terms of filming and editing so I hope you like it 😆 The fabric I used for this top Is from @johnlewis I’ll try and link in my stories if I can find it xxx *This video was made as part of a paid promotion but all opinions given are my own*
⭐️Big congratulations to @makerist_com who tod ⭐️Big congratulations to @makerist_com who today have launched their brand new smart phone app Makerist AR ⭐️ ____________________________ I’ve been working with them this week testing the app and using it to make up the @sewexplicit Kimono Tee pattern (which I’m wearing here) without any need for a paper pattern 😱 ————————————————- AR stands for augmented reality which means that through this app we can AR or ‘magically’ transfer pattern pieces directly onto fabric without the need for a PDF print out. If this all sounds a bit futuristic I’ve put a little demo in my stories to show you how it works. It really is clever and I have to say I absolutely love this pattern. Such a pretty style and SO quick and easy to make up I sewed this in under an hour once it was cut. ————————————————— In my bio I’ve added a link to where you can buy this pattern (in normal PDF form as well as AR), download the FREE app and find out more info from the Makerist website. I’ll be sharing a little more about my experience over the next few days here and on YouTube, I’d love to know your thoughts 🤓 💗
•Little Details• Had to look up a good few tim •Little Details• Had to look up a good few times whether ‘details’ was actually a word. Anyone else ever get that thing where when you type out a word it looks really strange and you convince yourself you must have made said word up rather than it being an actual thing??? 🙈 Might just be sharing a bit too much about my weird self here too 😂😂 Anyway these are my Carolyn PJ bottoms which I almost didn’t want to share because the piping/binding is wonky! A bit hard on ourselves sometimes us sewists aren’t we!! Ps. Autocorrect always wants to change sewist to sexist on here - one day I’m not going to realise and actually post it like that 😂 Pattern: @closetcorepatterns #carolynpajamas Fabric: @abakhanfabrics
Good morning!! Just to let you know that my April Good morning!! Just to let you know that my April makes video is now up on YouTube if you missed from my stories. This month I made, a loungewear set for my daughter, another @tillybuttons Billy, my ruffle neck blouse shared in my last post and finally finished my @modeatrowan knitted jumper!!! The link is in my bio if you fancy a watch 💗 PS. I had about 2 seconds more after taking this photo before that perfectly balanced pile ended up all over the floor 😂😂
Have you got your copy of this pretty ruffle colla Have you got your copy of this pretty ruffle collar blouse pattern yet?? If not it’s free to annual subscribers with the latest (4th birthday issue 🎉) of @thepatternpagesmagazine . I’m still obsessed with all the ruffles and frills at the moment, so pretty!! 😊 If you aren’t already a subscriber to The Pattern Pages magazine there’s loads of fab content in there pop over and have a look at their website for all the info.. 💗 ————————————————- Anyone got sewing plans for this Bank Holiday Monday? We were going to go for a bike ride but I think the rain and gale force winds might put a stop to that 😬 x
Not sure what’s going on with my face here, I th Not sure what’s going on with my face here, I think it’s an I hate taking my own photo face 😆 I wore this @megannielsenpatterns Jarrah Sweater out for the first time yesterday and decided I really liked it. I was worried the high neck would annoy me but it was actually quite cosy 😍 __________________________________ Seeing everyone’s Me Made May pledges is making me really want to take part this year so I think I’m going to give it a go with no pressure because I know I’m terrible at these challenges haha xx
Cutting into this beauty today gave me the perfect Cutting into this beauty today gave me the perfect opportunity to try out my brand new pattern weights from @by_brydie who has a lovely Etsy shop (pop over and check it out)... Certainly ups the standard a little bit from using my phone, the sellotape roll, scissors and pretty much anything else I have to hand (anyone else)?? 😂😂 I shared a little peek of what I’m making in my stories earlier if you’re interested... *Pattern weights very kindly gifted with no obligation to share but how could I not when they are so pretty* 💗💗
•New Vlog• My latest video is all about patter •New Vlog• My latest video is all about pattern hacking! Something I love to do (and talk about it seems) 😂 In the video I’m sharing my hints and tips, how I approach changing a pattern and a few of my favourite garments made by hacking patterns. The link to my YouTube channel is in my bio if you fancy a watch 💗
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  • The Mode at Rowan Silver Sweater in brushed fleece – a knitting pattern review… May 14, 2021
  • What I’ve been sewing and knitting in April 2021 May 2, 2021
  • How to hack patterns, sharing my hints and tips… April 25, 2021
  • What I’ve been sewing in March 2021 – Vlog description… April 18, 2021
  • VLOG | My five favourite beginner jersey sewing patterns… March 29, 2021
  • The Rowan Beatrice Beanie by Lisa Richardson – a knitting pattern review March 24, 2021
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  • Sewing my first coat | A review of the I Am Merlin Coat by I Am Patterns March 17, 2021
  • VLOG | #frugalfrocks2021​ Free pattern and fabric choices | Help me decide what to sew… March 8, 2021
  • Five reasons why I believe crafting is good for our mental wellbeing… March 4, 2021

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