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  • 2022 Makes,  You Tube

    Vlog | What I’ve been sewing in May 2022

    June 6, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I chat all about everything I’ve been sewing and making in May, including two new dresses, the Taika Blouse Dress by Named Clothing and another hack of the Lyra Dress by Tilly and the Buttons. I also made the Bonnie Skirt by Style Arc too… Thank you for watching! Sally x

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  • 2022 Makes,  Pattern Reviews,  Tutorials

    Tilly and the Buttons Pearl Cardigan | A sewing pattern review…

    February 2, 2022 /

    It’s always an exciting day when Tilly and the Buttons launch a new pattern and I was so happy to be offered a copy of the Pearl Cardigan to try out before the launch date.  (This pattern was gifted to me with no obligation to share but of course, I loved the finished result so much that I had to!). Pearl is described as an ‘on trend’ V neck wrap cardigan.  The cardigan is cropped at the waist and fastens at the side with adjustable ties for the perfect fit. There are three options for sleeve style with the pattern; choose from long straight sleeves, short sleeves or (my personal…

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  • Pattern Reviews,  2022 Makes,  Sewing Inspiration

    How to | Sew a Luxury Loungewear Set using the Hudson Pants and Jarrah Sweatshirt patterns…

    January 28, 2022 /

    I love a good loungewear set, it doesn’t take me long after walking in the door to change into something super cosy to sit and watch the tv in the evening, so this is one I’m really excited to share with you all. Back in autumn, over on YouTube, I made a video listing three high street looks I wanted to recreate for autumn/winter and one was a luxury loungewear set inspired by one similar to this Cashmere set from Debenhams. (My original inspiration was from The White Company but I can’t find that set anymore sadly). You can watch this video here and see what other looks I picked…

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It was always a secret little dream of mine to be It was always a secret little dream of mine to be featured in a sewing magazine…!! 

Thank you so much @lovesewingmag for having me and my Taika Blouse Dress as this issue’s Minerva Maker 
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Pattern: @namedclothing Taika Blouse Dress
Floral Viscose Fabric: @minervadotcom 
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I realised I never shared a picture of this little I realised I never shared a picture of this little guy (or girl I should say) that’s because I wanted to get a picture of my Pusheen obsessed daughter with her but she’s becoming less and less enthusiastic for such photo duties now so you’ll have to make do with a headless me instead 😝
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This pattern ‘Pusheen with Ice Cream’ by @rxy_crochet was free on @lovecraftscom and I found it a joy to make. I never thought I’d say it but I’m actually loving crochet at the moment it comes together super quickly and making the little details like the tail, stripes and ice cream were really fun too. Here’s to my next project 💗💗
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🎉•SEWMASHUP CHALLENGE WINNERS• 🎉 Thank 🎉•SEWMASHUP CHALLENGE WINNERS• 🎉 

Thank you so much to everyone who took part in our #sewmashup challenge for July 2022 it’s been such fun seeing everyone’s entries and we’ve been so inspired by the pattern combinations and new garments we’ve seen.

The winners of each prize, chosen at random because every entry was amazing, are tagged in the following slides. If you’ve been tagged please pop either Cath or I a DM so that we can give you details of how to claim your prize 😊

Congratulations winners we hope you enjoy your prizes and thank you again for making this such a fun challenge to host.

Don’t forget to post a photo and tag us to let us know what you make with your prizes - we’d love to see!! 

Anyone up for a repeat challenge next year??? 

Sally & Cath xx
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Tell me one make you have that you feel this way a Tell me one make you have that you feel this way about below - I’m sure we all have them!! 👇🏻

Funny how I wasn’t sure about this Shacket when I first finished it, now I’m pretty certain it’s one of my favourite ever makes. I haven’t actually worn it yet mind as the weather has been so warm that it’s not been needed (not something we get to say very often here in the UK) but I’m looking forward to getting this out in the cooler autumn months…

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Pattern: @stylearc Logan Shacket
Fabric: Pre-quilted fabric @minervadotcom 

I used scraps of Liberty Tana Lawn for the binding and facings which were a fiddle but totally worth it in the end 💗
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There’s still a few more days left to take part There’s still a few more days left to take part in the #sewmashup challenge hosted by @cath_craft and I. The challenge runs until 31 July and there are some amazing prizes up for grabs… 🤗
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I love hacking patterns and making mash ups but this challenge definitely pushed me to try a couple more combinations that I’d been meaning to try for a while. 

Cath and I have loved seeing your entries so far, so much inspiration and some really fun mash ups that I’d like to try in the future - thanks so much for taking part if you have already I can’t wait to see what other entries there might be to come… 🤗 💗💗

Pattern and fabric details:-
Pic 1: Mash up of @chalkandnotch Wren with @tillybuttons Safiya Trousers in @minervadotcom exclusive range viscose (gifted)
Pic 2: Mash up of @tillybuttons Lyra Dress bodice with Safiya Trousers in viscose from @selfmade_com 
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If you can’t post a cringy outfit reel on your b If you can’t post a cringy outfit reel on your birthday when can you… 😜
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This is my new Myosotis Dress by @deer_and_doe_patterns, this time I made the floaty sleeves with the plain gathered skirt. The fabric is a pretty ditsy floral viscose from @abakhanfabrics summer range (gifted) which I think works so well with this pattern it’s really soft and lovely to wear and the print is so pretty!! 😊
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Not sure I’ll need the sun hat where we are on holiday  this week but I can hope 🤞🏻😂

Ps. Did you spot the doggy video bomber in the first clip 🐶 
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My name is Sally and I find watching people knit a My name is Sally and I find watching people knit and crochet in Reels strangely relaxing! 🤓 🙈 😂
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Also I need to know, who else drops the right needle to yarn over?? Am I weird??? Xx
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•Quilted Logan• Remember my dilemma with what •Quilted Logan• Remember my dilemma with what pattern to use for this lovely pre-quilted fabric from @minervadotcom?? Well, in the end I decided to use my tried and tested Logan Shacket by @stylearc since I’ve made it a few times now and know I love the style and fit….
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I needed to make a couple of slight adaptations to the pattern to make it work with this fabric. The button band is faced in Liberty cotton lawn rather than turned under, as are one side of the collar and the collar stand. I’ve also bias bound the seams and hem in Liberty bias binding - a great way of using up all my Liberty scraps…
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I’m so pleased with how this turned out and I still don’t think I’m done with this pattern yet 😝 
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Clearly can’t get enough of adding bodices to Sa Clearly can’t get enough of adding bodices to Safiya Trousers… 😜 This is a #sewmashup of the Wren Blouse by @chalkandnotch and my old faithfuls the Safiya Trousers by @tillybuttons. This is one took a little bit more pattern adapting to make it work but I’m so pleased with the result! 
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The fabric I’ve used here is the beautiful @minervadotcom exclusive viscose range in Candy Confetti. You can read the full write up of this make over on my Minerva profile (link in bio) and I’ll link the fabric in my stories too 💗
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•New Video• This Sunday’s video was a Crafty •New Video• This Sunday’s video was a Crafty Catch Up where I’m sharing new fabrics, last minute sewing plans, a crochet project, my quilted jacket work in progress and my new knitting project…

The link to my YouTube channel is in my bio if you fancy a watch (don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there) 😉 
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