Backstitch Makes... Clothes

My smaller boy left primary school in July… end of an era for both him and I!  Obviously, the kids have not had all the end of term celebrations that they would normally, but the prom (or end of term disco as I prefer to call it) was organised by parents and although the date was bumped once, we did...

Oh boy, I love this outfit… the Named Clothing Ninni Culottes and the True Bias Ogden Cami. I had these items on my Make Nine 2020 to be made together in a black viscose twill. The plan being to add waist loops to the culottes, make a sash belt and wear the whole ensemble as a faux jumpsuit. I made...

I’m talking about the Charlie Caftan from Closet Core Patterns which is a pattern that has been winking at me for ages.  I mean, don’t fall over guys, but I’m actually writing a blog post… and a pattern review at that! Perhaps this is the new me?! I made this in June when I had a precious sewing day with...

I live in jeans, trainers, tshirts and sweatshirts.  It is very boring but quite frankly when it comes to what I shove on in the morning I am okay about being boring.  What can I say, I'm a practical kinda gal and the casual look sits happily with my lifestyle.  Sometimes I'd like to be a little more styled but it's taken a while to realise that it's unlikely! Continue reading →