You probably know I like jumpsuits, and you may remember my summer of jumpsuits back in 2019. One of the favourites I made for a challenge was this “Cherry“ Jumpsuit, a free pattern from Mood Sewciety.
Tag: DIY
Copy Cat Co-ord Sets
Am I overthinking (highly likely, overthinking is one of my superpowers)? Does everyone who knows their way around a sewing pattern do this eventually?
From Inspiration to Creation: Sewing My Own Barrel Legged Pants
Well.... Having a little break turned into "Where the hell have you been?" I've been away so long that my WordPress subscription lapsed and when I re-joined, my theme was discontinued. so the appearance of my blog has changed. It's really hard to get back on the horse sometimes, but I've got some makes to… Continue reading From Inspiration to Creation: Sewing My Own Barrel Legged Pants
Advanced/Plus Difficile… Irresistible!
Looking through my pattern stash/library I realised that quite a lot of my old Vogue patterns are graded 'Advanced/Plus difficile'. Why is that phrase so appealing to me? It just reveals that side of me that can't resist a challenge. At times I think I've viewed my sewing like an extreme sport, the more challenging… Continue reading Advanced/Plus Difficile… Irresistible!
LaineeMakes does SewPhotoHop2018 : Week One
I'm entering another photo challenge. No sooner had #braugust2018 come to a close than it was time for #SewPhotohop. It's organised by Rachel of @houseofpinheiro and seems to be one of the most popular on the sewing IG calendar. I joined in sporadically last September because, as always seems the case I was away for… Continue reading LaineeMakes does SewPhotoHop2018 : Week One
A Perfect Place to make: a new sewing space
I live in a little house in a terraced street which probably used to be a "Two up two down" once upon a time. We added a room in the loft/attic whatever you want to call it about 20 years ago to accommodate our home-based work. Both being teachers we needed a space to do all… Continue reading A Perfect Place to make: a new sewing space
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