A Trip Back in Time

Hello, I hope you are well. I just wanted to share a few pictures from a lovely day out I enjoyed recently. My mum, cousin Cassie and I attended Leyburn 1940s Weekend in Wensleydale. Leyburn is already one of my favourite places to visit because it boasts a fantastic charity shop, where I have found…

Exciting News and Lots of Excuses

Hello and welcome back to my blog! In my last blog post I cheerfully outlined my sewing plans for the summer. The nights were starting to get lighter and I was feeling excited and inspired in the wake of my first Me Made May. Unfortunately, since then I have had a frustrating six weeks during…

My Summer Sewing Plans

Hello there and thanks for stopping by! I've decided to share my summer sewing plans for three reasons. Firstly, I hoped people might be interested; secondly, to help me to come up with a clear plan for what I want to achieve over the next three months; and, finally, to encourage me to finish the…

Me Made May Roundup

Hello and welcome back! Last month, I took part in my first Me Made May. My aim was to  wear at least two homemade garments per week but most weeks I managed three or four so I was pleasantly surprised. I shared all of my outfits on Instagram, plus a few on Facebook and a…

The Birthday Jumpsuit

Hello and welcome back to my blog 🙂 I love to make gifts for my friends and family, and I get very excited when I see some fabric I think would be perfect for them. My friend and former flatmate Laura's favourite colour is yellow and she loves music, especially jazz and soul. You can…

Make Do and Mend Workshop

Hello and thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you've had a lovely Sunday. Laura, one of my best friends, came to stay this weekend and we have enjoyed two fantastic days together. Today was especially fun as we took a trip to Barnard Castle for a Make Do and Mend workshop. For those…

My Vintage Pledge

Hello and Happy Friday! One of the best things about setting up my blog and Instagram account is discovering the online sewing community. It's so inspiring to see what everyone has been making and their takes on the patterns I have in my stash. Finding out about all the campaigns, competitions and group projects is…

The Fashionably Late Dress

Hello and thank you for stopping by! This post is all about my latest make, a lightweight summer dress created from beautiful Liberty Cotton Tana Lawn fabric. I can't really afford to spend a lot of money on fabric but every now and then I like to treat myself. That said, this was still a…

Me Made May Pledge

Hello! I just wanted to share my very first Me Made Me pledge. I have seen this hashtag circulating on social media for a few years now but always thought the idea was to wear something handmade every day. I was a little daunted as I have only been sewing for a few years and…

A Fabulous Fifties Afternoon Tea

On Sunday, my friend and colleague Katie and I treated our mums to afternoon tea with a vintage twist. Organised by the Friends of the Richardson Hospital in Barnard Castle, the Fabulous Fifties Afternoon Tea combined three of my favourite things - 1950s fashion, history and lots and lots of cake. Such a lovely event…