I’ve not been sewing much of late. The kid has been requesting I make her something for ages but a combination of a lack of motivation form me and the knowledge her wardrobe is not lacking meant it got put off and off. Being my daughter and a bit like me, she doesn’t give up…
Read moreBreeze Shirt
As part of my ‘get back into sewing’ drive was I was lucky enough to be part of the testing group for the Breeze Shirt from Twig and Tale. It’s a truely unisex shirt, relaxed fit with no fastenings – unless you want to add rivets and ties or buttons to the front and comes…
Read moreCurrently – January
Currently, I’m .. Watching – Babylon Berlin on Netflix and Greys on demand as the episodes arrive express from the US. The former is weird, not awful, but definitely weird. Listening to – The Greatest Showman soundtrack. On repeat, the kid loves it also. Reading – I’m re-reading Legend by Marie Wu. Mostly because I…
Read moreA New Vest for the Kid
The Trailblazer vest has just been released by Twig and Tale and its wonderful! It would be fair to say I’ve been out of the crafting circles for a while now and am pretty rusty with all things sewing. Eight months of travelling followed by finishing and moving into a new house and all that…
Read moreA Cardi for the Kid
A chance to test a lovely new cardi from Little Kiwi’s Closet came up recently. I adore the designer and the patterns so couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to apply. The Koro Cardi (koro is Māori for grandfather) is a grandpa style cardi. Very easy to sew up and a…
Read moreTwig and Tale – A Rebrand Tour
Sewing for my daughter is a big part of crafting for me. And anyone who has followed my blog will know that Big Little Patterns have been a staple for not only coats and vests but also trousers and hats and other accessories. Big Little has changed! It has rebranded to become Twig and Tale….
Read moreMaking
The making has been in short supply recently. Well, more accurately the blogging about the making. Actually I’ve churned out a few harem pants and a couple of dresses. I have just epically failed to photograph them!The kid has shown a renewed interest in skirts recently and to celebrate (possibly prematurely) I decided that was…
Read moreThe Best Vest
As the kid has got older the amount of stuff I sew for her has ebbed and flowed and changed. She no longer desires twirly dresses and blouses. One item I have been making for her religiously since she was little is outwear. Warm outdoor wear that lasts through the seasons and allows her to…
Read moreSewing For Kids
There is no secret that I love to sew for the kid. Her appreciation for what I make is mixed. Which I hear is totally normal for 5yr olds. But still feels rather like being slapped in the chops when a slaved over garment gets the old ‘no, I don’t like it’. This make is…
Read moreA Wild Coat from Big Little
Anyone who has read this blog will know that I have a bit of a love affair with Big Little Patterns. The Wild Things hooded scarf was an absolute favourite over the winter. Well, now Lisa has upped the game and create a Wild Things coat!! Yup, a coat! There is a huge variety of…
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