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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 – My favourite makes of the summer vs. my most worn makes…

    September 28, 2020 /

    Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel, and to another video. This time I’m looking back over my summer makes and talking about three of my favourite makes versus my most worn makes. Thank you so much for watching! Sally xxx

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    Lulu Gathered Mini Dress by The Aware Collection – A pattern review in collaboration with Makerist

    September 17, 2020 /

    For this blog post I’ve teamed up with Makerist.com who kindly invited me to review two of their patterns and are offering my lovely followers the chance to win one of three free patterns in a GIVEAWAY over on my Instagram account @secret_life_of_a_seamstress.  I’d love you to pop over and enter if you can 🙂 Makerist are also kindly offering 20% off of all full price patterns so if you’d like to treat yourself to a lovely sewing pattern as well as enter the giveaway simply enter the code SECRETLIFE20 at checkout. *Please be aware that the giveaway ends on Monday 21 September and discount code ends on Monday 19 October, so…

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    April 14, 2020

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    VLOG – What I’ve been sewing during July and August (part 2)

    August 27, 2020 /

    Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel and to part two of my ‘sew and tell’ all about what I’ve been making over July and August. As there are quite a few makes to get through I’ve decided to split the video into a part one and part two. You can find part one on my channel if you haven’t watched it and would like to. I would love you to subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be notified of any future videos I make. Happy sewing and thank you again for your support! Sally xx

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    VLOG – One Fabric Two Pattern Challenge with Notes from the Sewing Room

    August 15, 2020 /

    Join myself and Becky from Notes from the Sewing Room as we both make something different from the same lovely fabric and join together for the reveal. I hope you enjoy it! Sally xx

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    VLOG – My entire collection of Tilly and the Buttons makes (so far)…

    July 26, 2020 /

    Join me to chat through my entire collection of Tilly and the Buttons makes so far. What fabric I used and how I found the patterns. I’d love you to subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already and if you watch thank you so much for watching 🙂 Sally xx

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    Sew That Look VLOG

    July 19, 2020 /

    Join me as I attempt to recreate a High Street look with a bit of pattern hacking. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and give the video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it and I’ll see you next time. Sally xx

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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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    A Quick Fabric Haul and More Sewing Plans

    June 18, 2020 /

    Join me for my latest fabric haul and sewing plans video… I would love you to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you haven’t already and give the video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing you in my next one 🙂 Sally xx

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Looking slightly shifty in this photo 👀 After a Looking slightly shifty in this photo 👀
After a bit of a rocky start with this pattern (totally my fault) I’m pleased to say I’m officially joining the Toaster Sweater fan club. 
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This is version 2 of the pattern made in a lovely French terry fabric from @sewmesunshine.uk. This was a super quick satisfying sew made a little slower by the fact I had to stripe match along the way…
You know you love a pattern when you already have more fabric lined up to make another one 😂💗
Pattern by: @sewhouse7 
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I had a little try on of my Whitmoor Cardigan the I had a little try on of my Whitmoor Cardigan the other day. I love that you can do this with top down knitting. I think I’m almost a convert 😝
I cannot wait to get this finished I think it’s going to be a good one for springtime 💗
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A little in progress shot of my Whitmoor Cardigan A little in progress shot of my Whitmoor Cardigan by @tailoressstudio. I’ve loved knitting this lace yoke so much, the pattern is written really nicely and it’s been easy to follow so far for a novice to top down knitting like me 😂
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The yoke is now finished so it’s onto the nice relaxing stocking stitch for now 💗
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•New video• This week I’m sharing everything •New video• This week I’m sharing everything I made in April including two Toaster Sweaters, my Patina Blouse, a quilt and a crochet project!!! 
The link to my channel is in my bio if you’d like to watch…
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•Patina Blouse• @fridaypatterncompany This is •Patina Blouse• @fridaypatterncompany 
This is one of those patterns that I just enjoy sewing from start to finish and it was lovely to be back working with viscose again after a fair few jersey makes 😆

Fabric: @atelierbrunette from @minervadotcom 
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Is there anything more cosy than pj bottoms, blank Is there anything more cosy than pj bottoms, blankets and knitting??? 
Here’s another look at my Juno PJs from the @tillybuttons Make It Simple book, another pattern that I’m actually cross at myself for not making sooner - super comfy and so quick to sew up too… 💗_________________________________
How was your weekend? I had some weird head cold thing over Saturday so a lot of my day did look like knitting under a blanket - there’s a lot going around again isn’t there 🤧 At least I made some good progress on my Whitmoor Cardigan anyway… 💗

Fabric: Cotton Jersey from @minervadotcom 
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A couple more photos of my Kara Sweater just becau A couple more photos of my Kara Sweater just because I took so many!! 😂🙈
I love how this turned out so much, definitely one of those ‘turned out better than I expected’ kind of makes. Garter is a very understated stitch in my humble knitting opinion 😂
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I’m currently enjoying knitting the yoke on my Whitmoor Sweater so I’ll look forward to sharing more of that soon. 
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What are you currently knitting/crocheting?? 

Kit by @weareknitters Kara Sweater 
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The Easter holidays are taking over here at the mo The Easter holidays are taking over here at the moment which is all good but I thought I’d quickly show you my latest pair of Hudson Pants. I have been living in these lately, they are sooooo comfy!! Cannot wait to try out the 3/4 version for summer….
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We are going away for a few days later this week and it’s suddenly dawned on my how much I need to get done before then. Washing, ironing, transporting kids around and a mass Easter egg shop are the plans for the day. What are you up to???

Pattern: Hudson Pants by @truebias 
Fabric: Fleece back sweater fabric from @minervadotcom 
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Just incase you missed it, my latest makes video i Just incase you missed it, my latest makes video is up on YouTube. March ended up to be quite a productive month so I’m talking about the following patterns:
Hudson Pants by @truebias 
Juno Pyjamas by @tillybuttons 
Carolyn Pyjamas by @closetcorepatterns 
Logan Shacket by @stylearc 

I also finished up two knitting kits by @weareknitters, the Kara Sweater (worn in this picture) and the Toucan Snood and Warmers.

The link to my channel is in my bio if you fancy a watch 😊
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What’s the difference between wool and yarn?? Mi What’s the difference between wool and yarn?? Might be a silly question but I never know what to call it so I’m just going to say ‘here’s my new yarn haul ready to start my next project!! You just can’t beat that new cast on feeling can you 🤗😂

This is a bamboo and cotton blend from @lovecraftscom and I’m going to attempt the Whitmoor Cardigan by @tailoressstudio. It’ll definitely be my most involved knit yet so wish me luck! Any tips gratefully received if you’ve made it… It’s so pretty!! I’m excited 😆 💗😍
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