I don't know if you noticed, but I've been posting here once a week every Thursday for the last few weeks now. I quite like that. Sadly, this first week of October, I'm quite... well, busy. My husband and I celebrated our 9th anniversary on the 3rd of October and we both are taking a … Continue reading New Look 6468 | Pattern Review
So, how was your September? I can't believe we're almost at the end of 2018 already, it's crazy! We are at the very last day of September 2018 and it means it's time for my Muses of the Month post. Here we go. ❤ John Lewis magazine. I know it sounds odd, but inspiration can … Continue reading Muses of the Month #2 | September 2018
Have you tried sewing using the patterns from this magazine? I haven't. I am a big fan of sewing magazines, I think they're amazing; filled with sewing tips and they come with free patterns. I'd known of the Ottobre magazine for a while, but I didn't know that they came in Women's designs, I thought … Continue reading Ottobre Design AW 2018
Slim fitting jeans skirt with a back split and shaped waist band. This is a pattern that we would advise making a toile first, firstly to adjust the fit if needed but secondly to familiarise with the pattern instructions. We have not used a traditional run and fell jeans seam, we have chosen instead to … Continue reading Clementine Denim Skirt – Merchant and Mills | Pattern Review
Bonjour mes amis. Before I started sewing, I wasn't much into fashion, in fact I wasn't interested at all. Clothes were just clothes, and my outfits were not picked with much consideration; just the usual jeans and t-shirt for everyday casual, shirts/blouses plus trousers if I needed to look a bit smart, and work suits … Continue reading Dress Like a Parisian – Aloïs Guinut | Book Review
"Romero is sailor trousers/shorts with button closure on the sides, fitted and high-waisted, with wide leg. Pockets hidden inside the closure." The Romero pattern is a relatively new pattern from Pauline Alice. It came out in the Summer, but I only just managed to sew the shorts version now - at the end of … Continue reading Romero Shorts – Pauline Alice | Pattern Review
Hello, there. First of all, thank you for checking out my blog. I am currently in the process of revamping it, content-wise. This is one of the changes I'm bringing into this space. As I mentioned in my Blog Update, I wanted to share more about my sources of inspiration, in the hope that maybe … Continue reading Muses of the Month #1 | August 2018
Turia Dungarees - image from http://www.paulinealicepatterns.com You know, I think dungarees are so much fun, don't you agree? And contrary to popular belief, I don't think they're exclusive for little girls. Adults can have fun too, surely? I always love dungarees, I remember I had a favourite pair back in high school that I wore … Continue reading Turia Dungarees – Pauline Alice | Pattern Review
So Summer has come and is now almost gone. Naturally, my thoughts turn to the cooler Autumn days, cozy evenings, and of course Autumnal projects. But before I start posting about my Autumn projects, I'd like to share an update on my creative journey and why there'd been no post from me in the last … Continue reading Blog Update
When Helen first announced this pattern, I went ahead and bought it straight away, even though I knew I had to wait until June to start working on it. I was so excited as I really love pinafores. The design is pretty simple, but oh so versatile, the ideal layering piece to me. What is … Continue reading York Pinafore | Helen’s Closet | Pattern Review
