I have had a Seamwork subscription for ages, though I confess that I haven’t made the most of it. Despite loving the patterns, I have always made excuses that I am too busy, but I am trying to make more time for sewing now. I wanted something quick to run up so looked to theContinue reading “Testing out the Seamwork Bo top”
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Sewing as meditation
I have recently discovered the Love to Sew podcast, presented weekly by the wonderful Helen (from Helen’s Closet) and Caroline (from Blackbird Fabrics). I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this podcast – it is like sneakily listening in as two friends chat about their favourite subject. They cover a wide range of topics (recent shows have coveredContinue reading “Sewing as meditation”
Twirly, swirly circle skirts!
I was ten years old when I made my first #memade item of clothing: a circle skirt. My mum had always sewn throughout my childhood, and I was desperate to have a go, so mum spent a weekend teaching me and a friend how to make our very own circle skirts. I still remember theContinue reading “Twirly, swirly circle skirts!”
Pattern matching with the Seamwork Patsy skirt
I made the Seamwork Patsy skirt a couple of years ago and wanted to include it here as it is a me-made item that I wear regularly. I was drawn to this pattern as it looked like a perfect summer skirt – with MASSIVE pockets. What more could you want in a skirt? I alsoContinue reading “Pattern matching with the Seamwork Patsy skirt”
Seamwork Almada robe
I have dusted off another project that was started ages ago and then abandoned. This time it is the Seamwork Almada robe. I cut out this pattern about a year ago and then must have got distracted as I didn’t even start making it up. I loved the look of this robe – especially theContinue reading “Seamwork Almada robe”
Making face masks
The last few months have been strange. The coronavirus crisis has on the one hand been extrememy anxiety inducing and stressful, a combination of cabin fever caused by not being able to venture far from home and trying to juggle homeschooling and work pressures. On the other hand, as we got into a bit ofContinue reading “Making face masks”
Finally finishing a WIP
I’m embarrassed to say that I started this By Hand London Victoria blazer about three years ago! I saw some gorgeous coral/ tomato red soft linen in a shop and fell in love with it, and thought it would go well with this pattern to make a great going out jacket (not that I goContinue reading “Finally finishing a WIP”
Skills audit
I’m not a bad seamstress. I’ve made all sorts over the years, including day dresses, evening dresses, skirts, tops, kids’ clothes, and curtains (particularly helpful experience for this wedding dress project, I am sure you will agree!). My pernickity, perfectionist nature means that I have a good eye for detail and want things to beContinue reading “Skills audit”
First things first…
Making a wedding dress is a daunting task, especially for a bride who is… very specific about what she likes and dislikes, and has a very clear idea about what she wants. The bride’s name is Boot* and she is renowned for being very particular, a trait that friends and family are all aware of.Continue reading “First things first…”
Hello!
Hi, I’m Kate. I have started this blog to talk about my sewing projects. I love sewing, but with a full on job and two primary age children, I don’t sew very often. BUT I have been asked to make a wedding dress for one of the most special people in my life. So, regularContinue reading “Hello!”