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6 days ago
Re-made & Re-made again
In October 2020, I wrote a blog post titled 'New dress: Old materials' , having made the Tilly and the Buttons Megan dress using a skirt...
Nov 18, 2022
Maxi to Mini: Dress Transformation
Everyone has some items in their wardrobe that they plan on wearing again at some point, but will always avert their eyes and pick out...
Jul 25, 2021
White Dress Transformation
Summer sewing feels like it almost requires a white dress in there somewhere, and this year I had just the item sitting in my wardrobe,...
Oct 22, 2020
New dress: Old materials
You know I love a good clothing transformation, but I also love not having to spend on new fabric when I already have some waiting for...
Oct 2, 2020
New Flat Renovation and Decor
I recently moved to a new flat! Having a whole space to myself (and boyfriend) away from my childhood home for the first time (besides...
May 8, 2020
#memademay2020
I decided to take part this year in Me Made May, as far as I can go! Day 1 - Tilly and the Buttons Marigold Jumpsuit pattern Day 2 -...
Mar 8, 2020
1920s Inspired Dress Transformation
There have been many references to 100 years on from the Roaring 20s this year so far, and I had the perfect opportunity last month to...
Oct 26, 2019
Dress to Blouse Transformation
Another item waiting for its time to shine in my wardrobe, holding out hope every time I open the doors, and failing to be picked out....
May 31, 2019
Sleeve Transformation
It's easier to ignore a detail from a garment that you're not really keen on and pretend it doesn't exist (secretly hoping it will just...
May 3, 2019
Stripy Top and Dress Transformation
I DO love it when a plan falls into place, particularly when it involves two garments you have had lying around waiting to be altered in...
Sep 2, 2018
Jumpsuit to Dress Transformation
There’s always a sense of regret when you buy something that doesn’t fit or look quite right and ends up sitting in your wardrobe looking...
Jul 17, 2018
The Chequered Picnic Top
Have you ever looked at an old skirt and thought – ‘perhaps you were destined to be a top’? Well that’s not exactly what I did, but I did...
Jul 7, 2018
Summer Off-The-Shoulder Fix
I imagine it’s hard to remember a time when summery off-the-shoulder tops weren’t in every direction you looked, and it certainly seems...
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