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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 | What I’ve been sewing in May 2022

    June 6, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I chat all about everything I’ve been sewing and making in May, including two new dresses, the Taika Blouse Dress by Named Clothing and another hack of the Lyra Dress by Tilly and the Buttons. I also made the Bonnie Skirt by Style Arc too… Thank you 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 | A Day in my Sewing Life…

    May 17, 2022 /

    Hi everyone Join me for this ‘day in my life’ style vlog where I’ll be attempting to speed sew a skirt in time for a weekend away, chatting about life, including an exciting work update and having a little try on of my current knitting WIP 🙂 Thanks so much for watching!! Sally x

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    Vlog | My Top Five Sewing Patterns for Jersey Tops…

    May 9, 2022 /

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

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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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    My TOP FIVE online sewing and craft retailers…

    April 27, 2022 /

    There’s no getting away from the fact that online fabric shopping can sometimes be tricky. It’s always lovely to be able to go into a shop and feel the fabric and know exactly what you’re getting before investing your hard earned cash. Unfortunately, particularly with the Covid lockdown situation and more and more retailers moving to online trading, this isn’t always possible so I’ve put together this little list of my top five online sewing and fabric stores in the hope that it might be helpful if you don’t know where to start! All of these shops I’ve used and would highly recommend based on my experience of product quality…

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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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    Sewing My First Swimsuit | Megan Nielsen Cottesloe Pattern Review…

    March 9, 2022 /

    Buying swimwear is one of my pet hates, along with buying jeans and possibly bras ;0). For some reason I had always sworn I would never try and make my own swimwear, I just didn’t fancy the thought of sewing with all that elastic and lycra. But, when a recent upcoming holiday trip left me despairing trying to shop for a swimsuit I felt comfortable in, I decided that perhaps making something myself might be the best option. There are some lovely swimsuit sewing patterns out there in the sewing world but the one that kept on catching my eye and calling for me to give it a go was…

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    VLOG | Sharing my entire collection of handmade woven summer dresses…

    July 27, 2021 /

    Join me as a share and talk through every handmade woven summer dress I currently have in my wardrobe including some Sew Over It, Tilly and the Buttons and many more. I’ve really enjoyed making these collection videos and I hope you will too! 🙂 Thank you for watching! Sally xx

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