by Aims | Jun 10, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
The Maker! I discovered Tessa from Sewspoke over a year ago and instantly loved the polished feel of her makes – they’re elegant and edgy all at the same time. Tessa is an architect by day and her eye for design is evident in her makes. I’m itching...
by Aims | Jun 9, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
I recall my mother-in-law telling me when my oldest son was just baby how liberated I would feel when I could just walk out of the house with my purse and nothing else! No nappy bag, fuller than a magician’s hat – overflowing with nappies, wipes, snacks,...
by Aims | May 30, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
The Maker! I first connected with Nicole at the beginning of the year through the wonderful world of Instagram. And ever since then she has been brightening my feed with that smile you see here and all of her awesome makes. She is one of those people that make the...
by Aims | May 18, 2019 | All, Tutorials
You thought we were finished sewing the Flint Pants by Megan Nielsen. But it’s bonus time! Megan has a fabulous free add on that turns the Flint pattern into overalls! Holly Darling also put together a great tutorial on how to make them. Inspired by this I made...
by Aims | May 16, 2019 | All, Tutorials
Today my friends, we have reached the final step in sewing your Flint Pants. I love a wide hem and the weight and body it gives to the bottom edge of the garment. Whic is exactly what the hem on the Flints were designed to do! If you want something with lighter feel...
by Aims | May 15, 2019 | All, Tutorials
Today we are sewing up the button waistband on the Flint Pants or Shorts! If you want a cleaner, more streamlined look then this is the waistband for you! Actually if you want it even more minimal, you could hack it so that the buttons are sewn on the inside of the...
by Aims | May 14, 2019 | All, Tutorials
In combination with the clever hidden closure in the pocket, the tie waistband of the Flint Pants and Shorts is the signature of this design. Not only is a beautiful visual detail, it is also super practical! I love how it enables the notions for the project to be so...
by Aims | Apr 11, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
‘The epitome of Springtime in gorgeous Nocogou fabric’ is how Meg from Meg Made Sewing sums up her new dress. When Meg picked the beautiful Rosemary and Lemon print she knew she wanted to make something for Spring and Summer with a vintage feel. She...
by Aims | Feb 21, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
 The PANTS! When Ensemble Patterns and Chalk and Notch came out with the awesome ParasolxOrchid collaboration I snapped it up immediately. The multiple jumpsuit, dress and trouser options made it a no brainer for me. A parasolxorchid jumpsuit is in my near future but...
by Aims | Feb 9, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
The blouse! Â My lovely husband gifted me the Breaking the Pattern Book by Named for my birthday in January. (Definitely a keeper, right?!) As I flipped through it with a giant grin plastered across my face I knew the Sade Blouse was the project I wanted to make first....
by Aims | Jan 31, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
The Maker! Sara from The Sara Project made this beautiful Ruffle Sleeve Top in the Garden print by Kayo Aoyama. Sara is a mum to three, a BERNINA Ambassador, and an incredibly creative sewist! Sara is all about fashion forward sewing. She takes inspiration from the...
by Aims | Jan 28, 2019 | All, Sewspiration, Tips
Do you take extra time to add personal details to your garments or do you just want it complete and ready to take out into the world ASAP?! To be honest, with me it’s a bit of both. I’m a sucker for a last minute make for an event, which will have me up...
