Getting into Embroidery

I enjoy having a craft project that I can work on while sitting on the sofa, watching TV. That used to be knitting, but I've been feel...

Finished: Very Very Vaguely Aztec Skirt

This skirt pattern is from my stash of beloved New Look Maudella patterns from that slightly undefined sweet spot of later 70s and early 8...

Finished: The Good Life Dungarees

Dungarees have been 'back' for a while now, but it took me a while to decide they were for me, and settle on a pattern I liked. I ...

Finished: 1970s High waisted denim skirt

I can't believe I have actually finished this skirt. It began in April 2016, with a 50p eBay pattern bargain. But I was totally foxed ...

Vogue Jumpsuit for Cocktail Hour #sipandsew

After taking part in the Sewalong for The Eve Appeal last year, I was delighted to be asked to participate in this year's Cocktail Hour...

Using a Jalie Pattern

During the 7 years that I've been sewing, I've used a few different types of patterns: contemporary Big 4, vintage Big 4 and vari...

Finished: Jalie Cora Running Tights for Spoonflower British Blog Hop

I took up running last year and am pleased that I have continued to enjoy it. From the start, I was interested in sewing something to wear w...

Finished: Super Comfy 1990s Trousers

It must be about a decade since I have worn trousers that aren't either jeans, pyjama trousers or jogging bottoms for an exercise clas...

Let's talk about EASE

My favourite type of patterns to sew from are vintage patterns from the major pattern companies - Simplicity, New Look, McCalls etc. While s...