Delving into Denim with Closet Case Ginger Jeans and Alina Sewing & Design Hampton Jacket

September 10, 2019 by angela gough in Patterns, Embroidery

My journey with denim began a long time ago when at 15, inspired by my home economics teacher, Miss Hobbs, I made my first pair of straight leg jeans along with a tweed waistcoat and matching tie! No stretch denim back then and luckily no photos. My interest was renewed just a couple of years ago when I was lucky enough to be the only person in a Jeans Technique class with Lorna Knight. Sewing machines and fabric have certainly moved on in forty years.

Summer Wardrobe Done

August 23, 2018 by angela gough in Sewing

So with the lingerie and swimwear done I just had to finish off with some summer top makes. Busy with work, time was running out, so I settled with using up the linen from the Lander Shorts and making some True Bias Ogden Camis. I bought both patterns together after following Lauren Guthrie's Summer Wardrobe blogs.

Sew My Style - True Bias Lander

July 28, 2018 by angela gough in Sewing

Lingerie marathon finished I turned my attention to the July Sew My Style patterns. Initially I thought I would try the Forsythe Trousers from Blank Slate Patterns as I thought the Lander Pant & Short from True Bias was not for me. Then, Lauren Guthrie posted a blog on the short version and a decision was made.

Even More Evie la Luve - The Mimi Bikini Practice

June 20, 2018 by angela gough in Swimwear

A little rushed last year I thought year I would give myself time to make the perfect swimwear. I had a big success with the Jalie 3350 but ran out of time for a bikini. On a run with Evie la Luve patterns and a 20% off offer I decided to give the Mimi Bikini a go. The description on the website is "The Mimi Bikini is a gorgeous cut combining a simple silhouette with a twist. You can be sure this bikini will stay in place with the two straps at the back and good coverage at the front!"

Myosotis Dress - Deer and Doe New Pattern

May 31, 2018 by angela gough in Patterns

The Myosotis is the May Sew My Style online sewing challenge promoting the creation of handmade wardrobes. I hadn't made the April Marigold jumpsuit as not my style and I had no-one to make it for so I eagerly awaited the release of the new Deer and Doe pattern.

Street Style Patterns

January 15, 2018 by angela gough in Patterns, Sewing

Street Style describe themselves as scandinavian inspired sewing patterns for women and is the clothing line of designer Melissa Hendrickson also the owner of Brindille & Twig who create sewing patterns for babies and toddlers with a focus on knit fabrics.

Kelly Anorak - Making Up

December 27, 2017 by angela gough in Patterns, Sewing

Finally got to start sewing today. Out of sequence with the pattern I did the lining bits first as I had the blue cotton in the machine. I also thought I would see how well the hood and sleeves went together before sewing the waxed cotton. The walking foot came out for the understitching as I had a lot of bulk especially on the back pleat. Fitted together pretty well.

Sewing round up

December 05, 2017 by angela gough in Patterns, Sewing, Embroidery

Been busy so not much sewing done but so much planned. Finally got all my supplies ready to make the Vogue dress pattern.

The Great British Sewing Bee 2017

October 28, 2017 by angela gough in Sewing, Patterns

At first, I wasn't too sure about going to this event, but was persuaded by a 2 for 1 deal that came through from the Sewing Quarter. So I thought I would give it a try and drag my husband down to London for the weekend.