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The Inara Robe by Goheen Designs

My first completed garment for 2018 is the Inara robe from Goheen Designs. This pattern is a cute little dressing gown, with nice...

The perils of going against the grain

My sewing journey so far hasn’t been great in 2018 as I have only completed two projects. -Started and failed at the Lotte Jasndotter...

York Blouse Pattern Hack

Good morning! I am afraid I am not doing so well with the sewing this year. I did make and complete a red tea cosy at the weekend, but in...

January Sewing Makes

Happy Blue Monday to you all! I was hoping to share with you today a review of my shiny new Owyn trousers. I picked up a beautiful blue...

Sewing Goals 2018

For 2018, I am hoping to: -Sew things that I regularly wear -Toile garments to ensure a good fit -Refashion some old garments -Use my...

Garment of 2017: Scion shirt

My garment of 2017 would have to be my Fox Shirt. The pattern was a free PDF downloaded from Bootstrap fashion, who can generate a...

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