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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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    Sew and Tell – Everything I made in September…

    October 5, 2020 /

    Join me for another Sew and Tell video talking all about everything I made in September, sewing and knitting. Mentioned in the video, Tilly and the Buttons, Megan Nielson Patterns, Higgs and Higgs, Stoff and Stil and lots more. I hope you enjoy it! Sally xxx

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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 😂🙈 —————————————————— 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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  • Vlog | Playing the ‘ask me anything game’, answering questions about sewing and life… February 15, 2021
  • VLOG | February sewing & knitting plans, what I’m working on and a bit of Netflix chat… February 8, 2021
  • Sewing My First Two Myosotis Dresses – A Pattern Review… February 3, 2021
  • VLOG – What I’ve been making in January | Sew and tell February 1, 2021
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  • Thoughts on 2020 and what I’ve learned in my crafting journey this past year… January 13, 2021
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