My yearly sewing recap is probably one of my favourite blogs to write as it gives me a chance to really look back over the year (and what a crazy one it was) and see how my sewing skills (and wardrobe) has improved. Spurred on by my yearly sewing goals, I tried my best to … Continue reading Everything I made in 2025 – Sewing Recap
Cleo Makeup Bag sewing Pattern Review - From Sunday Sewing Club When I first started learning how to sew, I immediately started by sewing dresses and kinda skipped all the fun beginner projects such as pillowcases and tote bags. Being at the point where my wardrobe is bursting at the seams, I have started shifting … Continue reading Sewing a Quilted Boxy Pouch
Spotting Fake Etsy Sewing Pattern Sellers: A Guide We all know the 'big four' sewing pattern brands, but through the magic of the internet, there's never been greater access to a wider range of smaller or indie pattern brands, with sites such as Etsy having thousands of digital listings for all sorts of sewing patterns. … Continue reading Don’t Get Stitched Up: How to Avoid Etsy Sewing Pattern Scams
Earlier in the year, I tested out a sewing pattern that produced one of my favourite dresses which I'm embarrassed to say I wear almost weekly. The pattern in question is Simplicity X Lisette 1419 and it contains two dresses with different collar and sleeve options as well as a jacket; on my first attempt, … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Simplicity X Lisette 1419 but Make it Halloween
At the time of writing this review, it's currently May and I've had a huge Endo flare up that landed me in hospital and I've been recovering very slowly. To hit a snag in my sewing groove has thrown me for a loop and with so many creations made in the last two months, to … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Retro Butterick 6318
It doesn't take much to cause excitement in the vintage sewing community but when Butterick 6453 hit the shelves in 2017, we all went a little mad. This pattern was hugely popular that it was sold out for ages; it even had it's own Facebook group with several thousand members and of course there were … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 6453 / Simplicity 9291 by Gertie
Before I wore pinup and vintage clothes daily, I guess the closets description I could give my style was retro hipster. There were lots of fun prints, collars, cute sleeves and of course, I accessories with hats, long socks and cute brooches. Back then, this pattern would have been my absolute favourite "go-to" make and … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Simplicity X Lisette 1419
I'm sure I'm not the only one who starts a dress, puts it down halfway through and then forget's about it for absolute ages. It's easy to get overwhelmed with new fabrics and patterns and some projects just get left behind; this is my story with Butterick 6322. I started this dress in 2016, yes … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 6322 by Gertie
Do you have a certain souvenir you collect on your travels? I have friends who collect keychains, flags, shot glasses and spoons but me being the odd one out, I collect fabric. Yes, whenever I travel, I try to find a fabric store to pick up some beautiful fabric to bring home (sit in my … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 6556/Simplicity 9294 by Gertie