• Pattern Reviews,  2022 Makes,  Sewing Inspiration

    How to | Sew a Luxury Loungewear Set using the Hudson Pants and Jarrah Sweatshirt patterns…

    I love a good loungewear set, it doesn’t take me long after walking in the door to change into something super cosy to sit and watch the tv in the evening, so this is one I’m really excited to share with you all. Back in autumn, over on YouTube, I made a video listing three high street looks I wanted to recreate for autumn/winter and one was a luxury loungewear set inspired by one similar to this Cashmere set from Debenhams. (My original inspiration was from The White Company but I can’t find that set anymore sadly). You can watch this video here and see what other looks I picked…

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  • 2021 Makes

    My Favourite Makes of Summer 2021

    Summer is probably my favourite season to sew for.  I feel most inspired when planning for floaty summer dresses and pretty woven tops.  This year, the weather was particularly uninspiring but I still managed to make up a few things to see me through the season.  Here’s a quick run down of my top three makes from summer 2021. My frill collar blouse hack…. I’m never quite sure what to title this make but I guess the title I’ve given it is a pretty good description.  Early at the beginning of summer, I made a list of three things I’d like to make to add to my summer wardrobe this…

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    VLOG | What I’ve been sewing and making in June 2021…

    Hi everyone… My latest Sew and Tell video is now up on YouTube and it’s all about what I’ve been sewing and making in June including my Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Dress, a frilly collar blouse hack, a Safiya/Odgen combo and another super cosy Jarrah Sweatshirt. I hope you enjoy it! Happy sewing… Sally

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    What I’ve been sewing in March 2021 – Vlog description…

    Hi everyone – welcome back to another Sew and Tell vlog. This blog accompanies my YouTube makes video and includes links to everything I talk about within the video. You can watch my March Makes YouTube video by clicking below. The Jarrah Sweatshirt by Megan Nielson I made my Jarrah Sweatshirt using a combination of the pattern variations with a beautiful wine and cream Ponte from Minerva. I’ve linked a similar fabric here because this particular fabric is now out of stock. The Jolanda Blouse by Atelier Vicolo N. 6 at Makerist.com I made a sleeveless version of the Jolanda Blouse by Atelier Vicolo N. 6 in collaboration with Makerist.com…

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    VLOG | My five favourite beginner jersey sewing patterns…

    Hi everyone – welcome back to another video talking all about my five favourite jersey and knit sewing patterns for beginners, these are all patterns I used on my journey into sewing with knit fabrics. I hope you’ll enjoy the video 🙂 Thank you for watching! Sally x

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    What I made in February…

    Thank you for joining me to chat about everything I made during February 2020. For more information and links to the fabric and patterns I talk about please see my description in YouTube. Thank you for watching! xx

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    February Fabric Haul & Sewing Plans

    In this video I talk through my fabric haul for February and what I’m planning to make with it all. I also have some beautiful fabrics that I picked up in the January sales to show off. I would love you to consider subscribing to my channel and to hit the notification bell so that you don’t miss any of my future videos – I’m hoping to make them more regularly this year.