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 …
MOUNTAINS BEYOND MOUNTAINS: DEER & DOE MÉLILOT

A SEWING & STYLE BLOG
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 …
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 …
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 myself a festive little outfit to wear when visiting my boyfriend’s family in Germany. This pinafore (plus thick tights and a scarf!) was perfect for wandering around the local Weihnachtmarkt, drinking Glühwein and generally getting into the Christmas spirit […]
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 …
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 …
In theory, having a birthday in lockdown should be no fun… but I had a straight-up blast this year! I received some lovely messages, cards and gifts, and I drank plenty of gin cocktails 😊 …
For my final #MinervaMake of 2020, I fancied challenging myself! I decided to go for a classic button-up shirt by Sewaholic and paired it with a few metres of this quirky cotton poplin by Art Gallery …
For my third #MinervaMake, I went for a classic floral number to see me through autumn and winter. I was gifted a few metres of this beautiful cotton poplin by Art Gallery fabrics and paired …
From bright scarlet to deep oxblood, I feel that red is a colour that just works with my pale skin and dark hair. I usually wear a soft, muted red lipstick as my ‘everyday lipstick’, …
And just like that, it truly feels like autumn here in Oxford! We have had quite a few days of non-stop rain and grey skies, so I have packed away my summer sandals and started …