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Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater
Aside from high-waisted jeans and elasticated waistbands, cosy jumpers are making a regular appearance in my outfits at the moment. There was, however, a little gap in my wardrobe for a loose-fitting sweatshirt, something easy to throw on when heading out on a walk or relaxing in the house. I love a knitted jumper but…
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Safiya Trousers – aka Secret Pjs!
When sewists compare newly made garments to secret pjs I now know what they mean. I always feel better when I get dressed in the morning but the temptation during lockdown to don my cosy pjs all day has been very real. These trousers are the perfect remedy for those days when you want a…
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Dreamy Dawn Jeans
There’s a sense of reckless abandon as a beginner sewist. Though I’ve been making clothes for just over three years, I still see every garment as a chance to test my skills and every mistake as a valuable learning curve. Don’t get me wrong, making mistakes with newly-bought fabric can be heart-breaking but the only…
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McCall’s 8032 Ruffle Dress
Floaty dress complete with ruffles, what’s not to love? Autumn is my favourite season and while my wardrobe is usually punctuated by dark, earthy tones at this time of year I really wanted to incorporate some brighter colours into my handmade pieces this season. I had mulled over pattern and fabric combinations before finally settling…
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Pattern Review: Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans
Finally donning a pair of DIY denim jeans! I sewed myself a pair of Dawn Jeans, though I had to make a few alterations, I am so pleased with the end result.
Lorna Rothery 