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Author: Janet

I'm an apprentice sewist experimenting with creating my own wardrobe (as well as makes for family members). I'd like to get to know other sewists who love to make great clothes you just can't find in the shops - and who are as obsessed by fit as I am.
August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 Janet

Stripy summer t-shirt

July 11, 2018 Janet

I heart wrap dresses

June 25, 2018 Janet

Parachute sweatpants – and shorts

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 Janet

A chocolatey alpaca wool scarf

March 27, 2018 Janet

New Ginger jeans

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 Janet

Fitting my Rumana coat

March 1, 2018March 5, 2018 Janet

Simplicity K1699 trousers

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Here’s a conundrum for sewists. Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen is quoted in this month’s British Vogue: “We always make things up in the actual fabric, not canvas. You can’t tell what it’s going to be like unless it’s the real thing.” Is she right? Always, or only for certain fabrics? And if money were no object, would you always toile/muslin in the actual fabric? Plus - how amazing is the dress on the RH page?! #sewists #totoileornottotoile #alexandermcqueen #vogueuk_september
More kidswear action on the blog today: a straight-up, no bells or whistles, stripey, viscose jersey Oliver + S School Bus T-shirt for my favourite 5-year old. Complete with extra length and his now-trademark BHA (that’s a Big Head Adjustment…!) [Link in profile]
 #stripesmakeeverythingbetter #sewingblogger #sewchildrenswear
No sewing today, but plenty of baking! One raspberry Eton mess cake, complete with mini meringues. 🍰
No sombreros or fudge came back in my holiday suitcase. Just a roll of washi tape - perfect for lining up this 3/4” hem! 🤓 #weirdsouvenirs #sewistonholiday #twinneedle
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