Sew with me | the gilbert top
This week I have been making the Gilbert top by Helen’s closet. Find out how I’ve been finding little pockets of time to get this made by watching my latest YouTube video.
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Fabric hoarder, dressmaker and teacher
Picnic Blanket Hannah
I’m back today with another blog about another dress! Someone recently asked me how many dresses have you made….. er well its more than 10, but definitely less than 50. What can I say I like to make them, I like to wear them and in the summer months I get swept up into making […]
Read Morecotton reel studio on youtube
I’m slightly nervous but pleased to announce that I have launched my own YouTube channel. Here you will find me sharing fabric hauls and talking about my sewing plans. I’ll also be sharing what I’ve been making and there may even be some sew-a-longs and tutorials too! I’ve linked the first two videos below, don’t […]
Read MoreOgden Cami Hack
I’m excited to share with you the link to the Lamazi Fabrics blog today where I am talking all about this dress that I made by hacking the Ogden cami pattern. I’ll also be giving you a run down on this beautiful Mind the Maker fabric I used to make it. So head on over […]
Read MoreA Capsule Wardrobe: Update #2 Pietra Pants & SUKI DRESS
Today I am sharing a couple more garments I made for my work wear capsule wardrobe. I’m also sharing some thoughts on planning a capsule wardrobe now that the global pandemic has changed my work life for the time being. The Suki Dress Earlier on in the year I bought a remnant piece of Mind […]
Read MoreBreezy Burnside Bibs
Today I have my Burnisde bibs to share with you! The pattern is by Sew House Seven and are billed as a stylish, comfortable and easy to wear overall which can be styled up or down depending on your fabric choice. The pattern has two versions #1 being slightly more fitted at the waist and […]
Read MoreKids Can Sew!
Today over on the Oliver + S blog you can find me chatting about teaching the biggest kid how to sew. I love the patterns by Oliver + S and I’ve mentioned many times how they really gave me the confidence to tackle garment sewing after quite a few missteps. I stumbled across them when […]
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