The Fabric Wrangler

Build a me-made wardrobe

Sewing as a safe space

31 Jul 2023 | beginner sewing projects, sewing, sewing classes

I think I might have said this before but a sewing class is more than just a class. A place to meet like minded peeps. To learn a new skill. To share the highs and lows of a project. A community. Supportive and generally nourishing in it’s being. A safe space....

Sparkling into the Season

13 Dec 2022 | sewing

Sparkles, sequins and all things shiny. Sparkles are my go to as the Christmas season approaches. Even if I’m not one to actually go out that much. Let’s face it, none of us has had much of a party life for the last couple of years and now we can I’m...

A wardrobe of thoughts

2 Jun 2022 | sewing

Ramblings of a creative mind. Or, not such a creative mind. The blog has been silent for a long time. I’ve not felt able or had the urge to create for ages. Life has thrown a couple of curve balls in and along with a long winter it has definitely been like...

Feeling out the Fails

28 Jan 2022 | Patterns, reviews, sewing

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...
Zadie the wonder pattern!

Zadie the wonder pattern!

28 Jul 2021 | reviews, sewing

I think we can all agree that I’ve had a lot of use out the Zadie jumpsuit pattern form Paper Theory.  I really is a wonderful pattern. Simple in it’s structure and always looks smart and feels/ is the complete secret pyjama pattern. How it all began I...
Sewing Bras and finding the fit

Sewing Bras and finding the fit

7 Jul 2021 | reviews, sewing

It’s no secret that I found a love of sewing lingerie.  I’d kept everything pretty soft on that front though. The world of rtw Bra’s however can be a mine field. I decided to tackle that ever elusive, fitting bra. Hoping to find one that stayed put,...