I declare this the season of the skirt. Last year we saw tailored trousers trump all other styles, and this year we are celebrating skirts. They are all over the high street, and our indie designers have been delivering some clever and achingly cool, super-wearable styles. So if you choose to make just one piece, […]
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At the weekend I headed into London, I love visiting the shops at this time of year. As I looked around I started to notice all the outfits that the shops were styling for the party season and I thought you guys might like a little edit. There is still time to sew something so […]
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Having spent some time this weekend knee-deep in the Toast changing rooms trying on their winter offerings I started to ponder patterns. We have often had requests for patterns from Toast and I thought it might be fun to see if some of the styles that I fell in love with were available as sewing […]
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We are back with our second installment from Sew The Trends… this is a two-part blog so if you missed that last one please go back and have a read. So having got to grips with fabrics, colours, outerwear, and dresses in part one we now move on to tops.. We start with the humble […]
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It’s that time of year when the seasons are well and truly turning and I don’t know about you but I haven’t started my autumnal sewing yet. Anyone else who’s in the same boat as me worry not because I’m about to ignite your sewing flame. Each season I trawl the high street finding the […]
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If you have a penchant for pockets and a desire for clean lines and functionality from your garment, the utility trend could be the one for you. Utilitarian style never really leaves the fashion world. These garments may have started life as completely functional items, but elements of these practical pieces find their way into […]
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The 90s are back in vogue and the high street is full of pieces that hark back to a time many of us hold so dear. As someone who lived my childhood through to my teens, I thought I wasn’t ready to embrace the looks I once love but I have to admit, nostalgia has […]
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Does anyone else dream of a wardrobe that screams “Art Teacher” or outfits that express to the world that you are a creative soul? Dressing like an artist involves cool and comfortable pieces that layer up really nicely. The overall feel is very laid back and unstructured, but the styles are interesting. There is an […]
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Curious about adding cut-outs to your handmade wardrobe? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that cut-out details don’t necessarily make you have to flash the flesh. There are a plethora of sewing patterns that offer lots of different takes on adding this detail to your handmade wardrobe. Whether you want to show just a peep […]
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We decided to do a deep dive into a sewing pattern that doesn’t need much of an introduction – the Paper Theory Zadie Jumpsuit. It’s reached iconic status in the sewing community and is a project that seems to be loved by all who make it. The Zadie Jumpsuit is also probably the most reviewed […]
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