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    Cosy Rainy Sewing Day | Sew a Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges dress with me

    June 21, 2020 /

    Join me for a cozy, rainy day sewing day where I sew up my latest (there are many!) Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges dress in this beautiful embroidered chambray denim. I’d love to know what you thought of this video and whether you would like to see more of this kind of thing. Also do comment below and let me know if you’ve made the Darling Ranges dress and what you thought of it. Happy sewing! Sally xx

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    ‘Darling Ranges’ by Megan Nielsen |A Pattern Review

    June 18, 2020 /

    I first came across this pattern at the very beginning of my sewing journey and I remember thinking to myself how much I’d love to be able to make a dress like this.  I love a shirt dress and I loved the look of the denim chambray version on the front of the pattern so I made it my mission to improve my skills enough that I could make my own version.  Here’s a look at the pattern.  The cover has actually had a bit of an update since I bought mine – the most recent copy is the one on the left but I’ve included a photo of the…

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    My Darling Ranges Dress & Blouse Collection Vlog

    April 23, 2020 /

    In this video I thought I’d show you all of he different versions I’ve made of the Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges dress patter. Click the link below and don’t forget to subscribe if you’d like to 🙂 Thanks so much for watching! Sally xx

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    Sew & Tell – What I made in March and April…

    April 16, 2020 /

    Join me for another Sew and Tell video all about what I’ve been making in March and April including the Megan Nielson Darling Ranges dress and the Tilly & the Buttons Mimi Blouse. The links to everything I talk about can be found in the YouTube description below the video 🙂 Thank you for watching Sally xx

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    Fabric Haul and Sewing Plans…

    March 21, 2020 /

    Thank you for joining me for another fabric haul vlog for March/April 2020. Everything I talk about and links to all fabric and patterns can be found in the YouTube description. Thank you for watching! xx

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    The Seamstress Tag Vlog

    February 6, 2020 /

    For my second video I decided jump on board #theseamstresstag questionnaire. I hope you enjoy it, if you do I’d love you to consider subscribing and hitting the notification bell to keep up to date with all of my videos.

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    2019 Sewing Review and plans for 2020

    January 16, 2020 /

    At the end of December I made myself a list of everything I’d made in 2019 – I had made 40 garments.  I couldn’t believe it, if you’d asked me to guess how many things I’d made I never would have guessed that many.  This was a great little exercise to do though because it made me realise how far I’d come with my sewing, how many new techniques I’ve tried and conquered (even if through trial and error) and I’ve learned to be braver and better at sewing with a variety of different fabrics. Most of all I’m so pleased that I’m no longer scared of jersey!  I can’t…

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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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