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The Vintage Tyrolean Outfit Of My Dreams
It's been a year in the making but I've finally finished my passion project. It wasn't plain sailing... despite the name of the pattern!
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewUpcycle24
I'm delighted to be sponsoring this fantastic challenge again this year. There's a £25 Bornella Fabrics voucher up for grabs to one lucky winner.
Happy 3rd birthday to Bornella Fabrics
We're turning 3 and it's been a brilliant year. Here are a few of our highlights.
We're sponsoring #SewingAdventures2024
We're embracing new experiences this summer and sponsoring #StitchingAdventures. There's a £25 Bornella Fabrics vouchers up for grabs to one lucky winner.
Meet Nell - the newest pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Meet Nell - the newest pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. I couldn't resist those puffball sleeves so I dived straight in! The result is cute as a button.
Bella Loves Patterns Anna Skirt... and my first proper zip fly
My first skirt for years... and it's a great one!
Bornella Fabrics will be at Thread.. a festival of textiles
We're delighted to be exhibiting at Thread for the first time.
Check Your Thread Podcast Interview With Tanya
I was delighted to bump into Zoe Edwards at the Knitting And Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace this month. You can listen to our conversation on Episode 110 of the Check Your Thread Podcast.
Are these the best winter pyjamas?? Quite possibly!
The Carolyn Pajamas are a bit of a sewing community cult classic... but let me tell you they are WELL worth the effort. But if you're shorter than 5'6", like me, don't do what I did...
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewUpcycle23
Bornella Fabrics are thrilled to be sponsoring #SewUpcycle23 - a great upcycling challenge on Instagram. There's a £25 Bornella Fabrics voucher up for grabs.
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #LongSleeves23
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #LongSleeves23 - a brilliantly autumnal sewing challenge, hosted by @thesewingwarehouse. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!
Vintage-inspired neckline? Yes please!
I made the Aisling blouse by Jennifer Lauren Handmade and added the finishing touch with some Ethel and Joan buttons.