Feeling out the Fails

We all have sewing fails! There.  I’ve said it.  Sometimes, things don’t go together that well or they don’t fit as you’d like.  The fabric’s the wrong weight or the shape doesn’t do it for you.  It’s the last issue that has...
Musing Morgans

Musing Morgans

Musing my Morgan jeans So a while before I made my Ginger Jeans I tried the Morgans from Closet Core. Although I love a skinny jean, in the summer I like something a little looser. I have to admit, my skinnys only really come out when the winter or long boots come...
Pattern storage

Pattern storage

Pattern storage How do you store your patterns? Are they all neatly put away in a box? On display on a shelf? Filed in a cabinet? Left in a pile? I thought I’d got it sussed. I have all of my general, big four stored in a plastic draw tower and boxes. Yes, I’ve got a...
Cosiest of jumpers

Cosiest of jumpers

I think I’ve made the cosiest of jumpers ever!   I love a bit of knit wear.  Nothing can make you feel like you’re being cocooned better than the perfect jumper.(sweater)  I’m constantly on the look out for the knitwear of dreams and I think...
Closet Core Staple Pattern

Closet Core Staple Pattern

Who knew a jean pattern could become a smart staple.  It should have been obvious since I can live in jeans when I don’t need to be in work mode.  My normal trouser pattern is a wide leg fly front which wouldn’t have worked for this fabric.  Naturally...
Striking back with Zadie

Striking back with Zadie

The Zadie pattern strikes again with another variation.  It’s no secret that this pattern is a good base for a variety of hacks.  I love it!  Having started with the jumpsuit , I went onto a dress and now I’ve lengthened the top part into a really...