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    Vlog | Five autumn/winter high street looks and the sewing patterns you can use to recreate them…

    October 10, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, In this week’s video I’m sharing five high street, autumn/winter trends I’ve been seeing on the high street and pairing them to sewing patterns you can use to recreate them. I hope you’ll enjoy the video, it was a lot of fun to put together. Thanks for watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | What I’ve been sewing and knitting in September including a bit of a FAIL!!

    October 3, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing everything I made in September, including some quality basics, a Saltwater Slip Dress, some palazzo pants, a teddy bear and a bit of a sewing fail. I hope you’ll enjoy watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | Sharing my latest sewing pattern ‘mash up’ and introducing a fun new challenge..

    July 4, 2022 /

    Hello everyone Today I’m sharing my latest pattern ‘mash up’. I used two of my favourite and most used sewing patterns and mashed them together to make a brand new jumpsuit with a drawstring channel. I’m talking all about how I did this and introducing a fun new Instagram challenge I’m hosting with Cath of Made by Cath Craft called #sewmashup. We’d love you to get involved and there are prizes to be won too…! Thanks for watching! Sally xx

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    Vlog | Crafty Catch Up

    June 13, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, This week’s video is a catch up video where I’ll be chatting about some new fabrics I’ve picked up, plans for the month, a new pattern and sewing and knitting works in progress. I hope you’ll enjoy it! Sally xx

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    Vlog | My Top Five Super Speedy Sewing Patterns…

    June 6, 2022 /

    Hello everyone, We all have those times when we just need a quick sewing fix and today I’m sharing my Top Five super speedy sewing patterns for when you want something quick to sew. These are all great for beginners too! Thanks for watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | Three looks I’ve been inspired to recreate for my spring/summer wardrobe this year…

    May 23, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, This week I’m talking about three Pinterest and High Street inspired looks I’d like to recreate for my own handmade wardrobe this year based on sewing patterns I already have or want to add to my collection. I hope you enjoy watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | What I’ve been sewing, making and crocheting in April…

    May 2, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m talking all about everything I made in April including two versions of the Toaster Sweater, a new Patina Blouse, a quilt and an exciting crochet project! I hope you enjoy watching! Sally

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    Vlog | A day in my life, new fabric arrivals, knitting progress, sewing up a new pattern and some random chat…

    April 25, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, I hope you enjoy this more relaxed style ‘day in the life’ video, I really enjoyed making it and I think it included some of my favourite simple pleasures. Thank you for watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | My top five sewing patterns for woven tops…

    April 20, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video, I’m sharing my top five sewing patterns for woven tops. I hope you like the patterns I’ve chosen and I’d love to know what your favourite top sewing patterns are in the comments too. Thank you for watching! Sally xx

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    Vlog | Fabric haul – so many sewing plans and a knitting project too…

    April 11, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, Join me in this week’s video as I talk through some new fabrics and what I’m planning to make with them. I also have a new knitting project to share too… Thank you for watching! Sally x

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