Tag: sewing
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The Perfect Summer Dress – Nina Lee Kew
Sewing-related emails announcing new pattern releases are always my favourite; who doesn’t love envisioning their own creation of a pattern? Often, though, my enthusiasm for new patterns can minimise my admiration for the patterns I already own. When I started thinking about a summer dress project, I decided to re-visit my stash and settled on…
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Paper Theory Agnes PJs
I don’t know about you, but the minute October comes around, my social media feed is replete with images of pumpkin-spiced lattes and golden vistas of autumnal scenes. It’s the start of ‘sweater weather’ and the chance to sew some cosy pieces for the cooler months ahead. I think most people who make their clothes…
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Should you sew or buy your clothes?
This week, I had two separate shopping bags waiting patiently online. The first contained a tank top and leggings from a sustainable clothing company, and in the other, two metres of organic bamboo jersey fabric, which I’d use to make my own version of a tank top and leggings. Both baskets amounted to the same price.…
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My top tips for feel-good sewing
There are many different reasons behind everyone’s decision to sew. For some, it’s the chance to make unique garments that reflect one’s personal style. For others, it’s a creative outlet they can use to switch off after a busy day. Confession: I love to sew, but haven’t always found it relaxing. There have been times…
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Pattern review: Jesse Jumpsuit by the Modern Sewing Co.
Hello, everyone! I hope you’re all having a good week. There has been an abundance of fabric emails dropping into my inbox recently; I’m so excited to sew some garments for spring and start wearing some brighter colours. I feel like this Jesse Jumpsuit is a great transitional piece as we ease into the warmer…
Lorna Rothery 