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    Vlog | My worst makes of 2022

    January 30, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Well I shared my favourite makes of 2022 at the beginning of the month, in today’s video I’m sharing my ‘worst’ or least favourite makes of last year. What went wrong, why I don’t wear them and what I’m planning to do to improve them next time. I hope you’ll enjoy the video! Sally

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    A Week in my Sewing Life

    January 23, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I sew up my first make of 2023. It’s a cosy set, perfect for January… I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Crafty Catch Up | Finished knitting and more…

    January 16, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s catch up video I’m sharing some finished knitted projects, a new project (finally knitting in the round), some sewing plans for the month and a new hobby! I hope you’ll enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Vlog | Sew the Trends Casual Edition…

    November 28, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing five casual Christmas high street looks and the sewing patterns you can use to recreate them. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Sew the Trends | Five Christmas High Street looks and the sewing patterns you can use to re-create them…

    November 24, 2022 /

    Hi everyone Today I’m sharing five Christmas party looks from the high street and Pinterest and the sewing patterns you can use to re-create your own version. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Vlog | What I’ve been sewing, knitting and crocheting in October…

    October 31, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m talking through everything I’ve been sewing, knitting and crocheting in October, including my finished Jack Trench coat – yay!! I hope you’ll enjoy the video! Thank you for watching Sally x

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    Vlog | Everything I bought at the Knitting & Stitching Show (and more)…

    October 17, 2022 /

    Hi everyone In today’s video, I’m sharing everything I bought at the Knitting & Stitching show and my plans for it all. I’m also sharing two other fabrics that I bought before I went. I think we can say I’ve well and truly replenished my stash! I hope you enjoy watching! Sally x

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    How to sew fabric pumpkins…

    October 6, 2022 /

    Autumn is my favourite time of year, misty mornings, sunny afternoons, all the colours, walks through the leaves, I love it all. I’ve been making these fabric pumpkins for a few years now, every year I find myself adding to my collection as they’re such a fun, speedy project and a great way to use up scraps. Here I’ve included instructions (below) and a FREE print at home downloadable template so that you can make your own. NOTE: To print the pumpkin template you’ll need to download the file and then ensure you print out at 100% scale. Once printed, check your test square measures 1″ or 2.5cm and cut…

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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 | New makes – summer edition…

    September 26, 2022 /

    Hello everyone, In today’s video I’m sharing everything I made over the summertime, including swimwear, a bag, a jumpsuit and a new knitting project. Oh, and a jacket too… I hope you’ll enjoy the video! Sally x

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