There is something extremely satisfying about waking up, thinking “I really need some warmer pyjama pants”, then wearing them a couple of hours later after…
Tag: sewing
New (old) Sewing Cabinet!
Lately I’ve been trying my best to source things that I want secondhand wherever possible. Normally I’m not very good at it – op-shopping takes…
DIY Curtains
Our place came with bright, airy, translucent linen curtains, the kind where you don’t even have to open them to fill the room with beautiful…
Truffle Dress Inspiration
So I’m still very slowly making my way through the Colette Patterns Sewing Handbook, and now I’m up to the Truffle Dress! As you can…
Colette Patterns Pastille dress
FINALLY finished this dress! If you’re new around here or not paying attention, I actually started this dress back in February and was having a…
Autumn/Winter Palette Challenge
I’m the kind of person who goes to the fabric store without much idea of what I want (or a backup plan if what I…
Sewing the Pastille Dress muslin
Okay, so I still haven’t actually done the proper version of my Meringue Skirt yet, but I’m trying to keep up with this Colette Sewing…
On the ‘to make’ list
The Naughty Secretary bag, in a pretty striped fabric. A simple leather envelope clutch based on this tutorial, in brown leather and maybe with some…
Sewing the Meringue Skirt
After pretty much finishing it over a week ago, I finally got around to trying out my draft Meringue skirt from the Colette Sewing Handbook.…
Make This Look
I started a simple (but challenging for a noob like me) sewing project last weekend – I’d hoped to be able to post about it…
Christmas Tree & Easy Peasy Bunting
I just realised I haven’t posted any proper photos of our Christmas tree! This is the first year that we’ve had enough room to have…
Colette Sewing Handbook
I’ve been wanting to buy the Colette Sewing Handbook and some of the patterns for ages now, and have been on the verge of buying…