Ever since I made my first coat a few months ago, I have been on a real outerwear kick, and this particular project has been a long time coming. This Itch to Stitch Atenas Jacket …
GIMME SHELTER: ITCH TO STITCH ATENAS JACKET
Autumn
MINERVA MAKES #19: BOILED WOOL & VISCOSE COATING & MCCALLS 6800
One of my genuine pet hates in winter is wearing one of my usual circle skirts and then having it smooshed under my narrow-cut, single-breasted coat. I just hate it! I hate how the skirt …
AN OLD CLICHÉ UNDER YOUR MONET: TILLY AND THE BUTTONS BOBBI SKIRT
Who else can find this relatable? I will finish sewing up a garment, immediately declare it as my newest “favourite make ever”… and then say the exact same thing about the next thing I make! …
TIME OF THE SEASON FOR LOVING: FORGET ME NOT PATTERNS VALERIE
Simon and I have been on a Mad Men binge lately, and I think all the gorgeous fashions are seeping into my style… hence the Brigitte Bardot backcombed hair and the knee boots to go …
MOUNTAINS BEYOND MOUNTAINS: DEER & DOE MÉLILOT
Another project ticked off my Make Nine 2022 — this gorgeous Deer & Doe Mélilot blouse 😊 It may not be super seasonally-appropriate for FREEZING December, given that I made it up in a wafty …
MINERVA MAKES #18: VISCOSE CHALLIS & PAPERCUT PATTERNS PALISADE
Well, hi there — It feels like forever since I posted one of my makes…! I had a serious lack of sewjo during September to November; I kept starting and abandoning projects halfway, or having …
WINTER FLORALS: VOGUE 9197 (HACKED)
This dress started life as a very, very different dress back in February 2021; I had merrily cut out Vogue 8970, a shirt dress with raglan, ¾ length sleeves, pleats at the waist to give …
‘TIS THE DAMN SEASON: TILLY AND THE BUTTONS BOBBI PINAFORE
I couldn’t resist the Christmas collection released by Rifle Paper Co this year! There were so many gorgeous designs on different substrates, like rayon, midweight cotton or cotton canvas, and I felt inspired to make …
MINERVA MAKES #11: LADY MCELROY VISCOSE CHALLIS & CASHMERETTE ROSECLAIR
This month, Minerva sent me 3m of this seriously spooky Lady McElroy viscose challis, so I really embraced the Halloween spirit with my #MinervaMake! I may be a day past Halloween, but better late than …
FELICITY FABRICS: VISCOSE TWILL & VOGUE 9075 JUMPSUIT
I’m over on the Felicity Fabrics blog today, discussing my newest fancy jumpsuit — I was very kindly gifted 2.5m of this beautiful viscose twill that had me smitten the moment it landed on their …
MINERVA MAKES #7: LADY MCELROY ITY KNIT & CASHMERETTE APPLETON
I am back with my seventh #MinervaMake and honestly, I am basically living in this dress at the moment — it is just that comfy! I was very generously gifted 2.3m of this gorgeous, silky Lady McElroy …