Much as I would like to spend my time making Chanel inspired dresses (see my last post) I really felt that it was time to get down to creati...

My latest make is one of those great wardrobe staples - a pencil skirt made in an animal print. Classic styling in a fun fabric. Zebra...

I wanted to make a new dress to go to the Proms - something pretty and flowery, but a little bit sophisticated, would be just right for a cl...

You may not have noticed this pattern - the pattern envelope is quite understated, a couple of drawings, no photograph of the actual dress -...

When I returned from my vacation in Miami, in March, I showed you some of the things that I had sewn especially for my trip. However, I have...

In case you think I have been slacking on the sewing front since I returned from vacation I am here to report that, actually, I have been qu...

When I mentioned (in this post ) that I had purchased Vogue 1221 I have no doubt that some of you thought “hmmm I wonder if she’ll ever actu...

It seems that everything I sew at the moment is turning into a near disaster! However, I am really glad that I persevered with this Tracy Re...

I made my first version of this pattern last year (blogged about here ). Every time I’ve worn it (and it’s been a lot) my DH has said “oh, t...

An outfit! Yes, I am feeling quite pleased with myself because, at last, I have actually made two co-ordinating garments sewn specifically t...

I can’t believe how long it has taken for me to complete my first garment of 2011! I actually had this cut out before Christmas but have onl...

So, 2010 is over and it’s time to take a look at how my sewing year has gone. I completed the following: 13 Dresses 10 tops 6 skirts 1 jacke...

In my last post I mentioned that I was making a dress, from Vogue 8667, and that I had some lovely fabric for it. What I didn’t mention, how...