Author: CottonReelStudio

Fabric hoarder, dressmaker and teacher

Me made jeans

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AD | As a brand ambassador for Husqvarna Viking I received the sewing machine feet I talk about in this post for review. Over the years as my confidence and skillset improved I have made a conscious effort to buy less RTW clothing. There are many reasons for this, but that is a conversation for […]

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The Gilbert Top

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It’s no secret that I love Helen’s closet patterns. I’ve made quite a few of her designs and each time I’ve been impressed with how clear and thorough the instructions are. When Helen first teased the Gilbert top a couple of months ago I was smitten. I’d been looking for a fairly casual easy to […]

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September makes

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You can find a roundup of all the garments I made in September over on my YouTube channel. Head on over and let me know which is your favourite this month.

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Free Range Linen Loungewear Set

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I bought a piece of minty green viscose/linen from Lamazi fabrics earlier on in the year and had the intention of making some Pietra shorts for the summer with it. However, when I was making my Top 5 Linen Patterns video for my YouTube channel I was left feeling quite inspired by all of the […]

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SEPTEMBER Sewing Plans

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My September sewing plans video is now live on YouTube. Find out what I’m planning on sewing up next.

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A Shelby Maxi Dress

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I’ve been teasing this one for a while and you might have seen it in action over on my YouTube channel… it is the Shelby dress by True Bias Patterns. I made it in a beautiful red viscose crepe which I bought from Sew Me Sunshine back in April and I had no real idea […]

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