Sewing Journal

Welcome to my sewing journal. This is where I share sewing tutorials, pattern guides and adjustments, sewing tips and tricks, and little notes from the studio as I work on new patterns.

Types of Fabric: What to Sew With and What to Wear

Fabric is more than just what we sew with. It is what touches our skin, shapes our comfort, and d...

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Types of Fabric: What to Sew With and What to Wear

How to Start Sewing Clothes

A beginner friendly guide to sewing your first clothes, from starting with simple accessories to ...

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How to Start Sewing Clothes

Sewing with wool – which one to choose?

Wool is a beautiful and versatile fabric, but choosing the right weight matters. A simple guide t...

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Sewing with wool – which one to choose?

Meet Elodie: a timeless coat sewing pattern

Meet Elodie, my new coat sewing pattern. A timeless autumn project designed to be both elegant an...

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Meet Elodie: a timeless coat sewing pattern

Meet Audrey: a quilted jacket sewing pattern

Audrey is a quilted jacket sewing pattern designed for layering through autumn and winter. With a...

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Meet Audrey: a quilted jacket sewing pattern

Meet Odette: a high-waisted A-line mini skirt

Introducing Odette, a high-waisted A-line mini skirt sewing pattern designed for autumn dressing....

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Meet Odette: a high-waisted A-line mini skirt

Sewing pattern weights: a simple tool for better cutting

A practical guide to sewing pattern weights and why they are a useful alternative to pins when cu...

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Sewing pattern weights: a simple tool for better cutting

Meet Giulia: a handmade bikini top

A closer look at Giulia, a handmade bikini top featuring a twisted front, adjustable straps, and ...

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Meet Giulia: a handmade bikini top

5 Sewing Ideas for an Autumn Wardrobe

Autumn is the perfect time to slow down, cosy up with a cup of tea, and start a new sewing projec...

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5 Sewing Ideas for an Autumn Wardrobe

Sewing patterns for the transitional season

A guide to choosing sewing patterns that work across changing seasons, with practical advice on l...

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Sewing patterns for the transitional season

How to adjust a trouser pattern

A step-by-step guide to adjusting a trouser waistband to your waist measurement without changing ...

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How to adjust a trouser pattern

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