There’s something truly joyful about a full circle skirt. It’s one of those garments that manages to be both dramatic and wearable, swishy, feminine and full of personality. And Meena’s latest make ticks all those boxes in big, bold polka dots. If you’ve never made one before, a full circle skirt is exactly what it … Read more
This particular version of Sinclair linnea knit colourblock sweater pattern uses a light grey marl French terry for the main body. The fabric has a lovely texture and is soft without being too thick or heavy. It’s breathable but still warm, making it ideal for layering over a t-shirt or under a coat. French terry … Read more
Candles, plaster of Paris models and other crafts I have always enjoyed making things. From a young age, I decorated my Dad’s old wooden cigar boxes with shells, to make pretty trinket boxes, and I made clothes for my Pippa dolls (Sindy’s poor relation!) My mum showed us how to make candles, plaster of Paris models and … Read more
Sewing the Diana Tier Dress – A Challenge Worth Taking On For my latest make, I chose the Ellie and Mac Diana Tier Dress pattern – and it turned out to be such a rewarding project. I went for the square neckline with flutter sleeves and the midi length option, although on me it ended … Read more
After some searching through the library of patterns for alternative options, I landed on a dressing gown pattern (Simplicity 1562 A) – a substantial project that would feel like an accomplishment, but one that didn’t require a great deal of precision or complex technical skills. I can just about use scissors and turn on a sewing machine so seemed like a fair match.Â
After the challenging ordeal with my previous attempt at the Jensen Mens Shirt using a treacherous imitation silk (read cheap and very nasty) I decided to give this project another go, this time focusing on quality. Motivated by the lessons learned from my last experience, I chose a high-quality cotton fabric for the remake. The difference was night and day.