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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! πŸ™‚ I hope you enjoy the video! Sally

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    Vlog | TOP FIVE Most Wearable Spring Fashion Trends | What SHOULD you be sewing for the season ahead??

    February 12, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, Join me as I share five of what I think are the most wearable fashion trends for the upcoming spring season and how I think we can recreate them with the sewing patterns we might already own. I hope you enjoy the video! Sally xx

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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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    Reviewing 2023 | Everything I made, favourites, regrets and lessons learned…

    January 21, 2024 /

    Hi everyone, In today’s video I’m sharing everything I made in 2023 and reviewing my favourites, any regrets or disasters and also talking about what my making in 2023 taught me . Patterns and fabrics are listed below (where possible) in order of sharing. Named Olo Lounge Set – https://www.namedclothing.com/products/olo-tee-and-pants-set Mind The MAKER Organic Brushed Pique Sweater Knit Stretch Fabric – https://tidd.ly/3GrY1yR Darling Ranges Dress by Megan Nielsen – https://tidd.ly/3aWxVEk Atelier Brunette Viscose Crepe – https://tidd.ly/3LRvJ1R Jarrah Sweatshirt by Megan Nielson – https://tidd.ly/2PbvYfP Viscose Soft Knit – https://sewmesomething.co.uk/ Southbank Sweater Dress by Nina Lee – https://tidd.ly/3VgQXLg Minerva Core Range Fur Back Sweatshirt Stretch Knit Fabric Beige and rust – https://tidd.ly/40suRIR…

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    Vlog | A very chatty catch up. Sewing makes, knitting, Christmas presents and more…

    January 15, 2024 /

    Hi everyone In today’s video I’m having a bit of a catch up. Talking all about sewing makes, what I’ve been knitting, what I got for Christmas and a bit of book chat 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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    Vlog | Recreating a High Street look with two easy sewing patterns…

    December 4, 2023 /

    Hi everyone, Join me in one of my favourite types of videos to make as I attempt to recreate a High Street winter look using very quick and easy sewing patterns. Can you believe I sewed this outfit up in around two and a half hours! I hope you enjoy the video! 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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