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    Planning my sewing for 2025 | How I plan & what I want to sew this year…

    January 20, 2025 /

    How I like to plan my sewing… When it comes to planning for a new year of sewing, I like to look back on the previous year and think about what worked, what went well, what I enjoyed sewing and what has worked well in my wardrobe. I’ve already gone through this in rather a lot of detail in this video here and blog post here so I won’t go over that again but for me that’s a big part of the process in planning for the year ahead. I also find this kind of fun to do too. You can also watch my ‘video version’ of this blog post…

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    Vlog | Ten things I want to sew for autumn (plus a few knitting plans too)…

    October 7, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing my sewing and knitting plans for the autumn season. I usually try and stick to five patterns – this season I have TEN! I may have overdone it haha… I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Vlog | New fabrics and sewing plans

    July 1, 2024 /

    Hi everyone As you’ll know I’ve recently been using up all of the fabrics in my fabric stash as a little challenge to myself. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been replenishing my stash with lots of lovely new fabrics. Come and see what I bought and the plans I have for summer sewing. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Vlog | FIVE NEW Patterns I want to sew for spring and summer (lots of sewing inspiration)

    May 13, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m sharing five NEW sewing patterns I want to sew for spring and summer this year. Lot’s of lovely sewing inspiration included – I hope you enjoy the video! Sally xx

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    Vlog | 25 easy spring outfits, lots of sewing inspiration…

    April 29, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing some spring outfit inspiration, combining my newest handmade pieces with some of my favourite ready to wear items. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally xx

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    Vlog | Three new makes for my spring/summer wardrobe (including jeans)…

    April 22, 2024 /

    Hi everyone This week I’m sharing three new sewing makes for my spring/summer wardrobe including one of my most difficult (and most satisfying) sewing tasks – jeans! 🙂 I hope you enjoy the video! Sally

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    Vlog | Sew a new winter jacket with me including sewing tips for beginners…

    February 5, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, This week I’ve been sewing up an Ilford Jacket by Friday Pattern Co. in a super cosy fleece fabric. Join me for the sewing process, sewing tips and general chit chat. Thank you for watching! Sally x

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    Vlog | Setting goals for 2024 for sewing, work and life…

    January 29, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I share what my sewing goals are for 2024. I’m also sharing a few work and personal goals too. I hope you’ll enjoy the video! Sally x

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    Vlog | Vlogmas week one, cosy Christmassy crafting and chat…

    December 11, 2023 /

    Hi everyone Vlogmas week one is here. I hope you enjoy coming along with me for some cosy, festive Christmassy crafting and chit chat… Thank you for watching! Sally x

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    TOP TEN amazing sewing patterns for the perfect Christmas dress

    November 27, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Today I’m sharing TEN amazing sewing patterns to help you create the perfect Christmas dress. I’ve included a mix of party and occasion wear and some more casual styles too. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally xx

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