On the weekend I finally finished a top that I first cut out about a week ago. It is McCalls 5469. It seemed to take forever to finish though.  I must say that even though …

Happy Mother’s Day to all the special women out there making a difference in their children’s lives.  What a great job we have and how nice it is to be spoilt a little bit on Mother’s …

Yes, I know you are probably sick of hearing about me going back to work but I’m not sick of talking about it yet. My first day is tomorrow! I am feeling good …

Here’s what happened last week - Sam was off school with a bad cough/cold on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday I showed my mum how to do a Full Bust Alteration (FBA) on a shirt for …

YAY! I finished sewing up the knit top from McCalls 5408 today.
I have taken a new photo of this top after a small alteration (see below) and I’d love to know what you think.

Here is …

Time to show you one of my recent pattern purchases. An “of the moment” knit tunic/dress - McCalls 5408, View B which is the one shown in pink with purple bands on the cover. I …

I have been sewing since forever (I made my first wrap skirt with mum’s help when I was eight) and there was a long period when I used to sew almost all of my own …