Hey Sew Folk, It’s been a while hasn’t it? I really thought I was gonna sew and blog a lot more this year but alas it’s nearly May and this is only post no #3…you’ll just have to take what you can get I’m afraid. But I hope to make up for quantity with mega … More Greased Lighting- Jean Paul boilersuit by Ready to Sew
It’s 2004… it’s my first year at university. After a triumphant run of hipster, bootcut jeans, a new kid comes to town to fuck it all up… Skinny Jeans. I go to every ‘high end boutique’ in town…New Look, River Island, Dorthy Perkins and finally my own personal temple, Topshop to find a pair that … More Trouser like it’s 2019- Trend Patterns TCP6 Pleat Trousers
Happy New Year Sew-Folk! I hope you’ve been able to squeeze in some sewing between all the parties and prosecco. I have had a very relaxed festive break and have been knitting, sewing, prepping, cutting and planing lots of projects. This year I decided to take part in #makenine2019 – I already had a ‘to-sew’ … More Vulcan Disco Dress- In the Folds Rushcutter
Hey Sew Folk, I hope you are all knee deep in thread and that your bobbins are full. Just a speedy post today to run you through my latest make, the Dani pinafore from Seamwork. I’ve made plenty of Seamwork patterns and as soon as I saw the blush pink sample version of this dress, … More Corduroy Club- Seamwork Dani Pinafore
Pyjamas are very key to my lifestyle. Integral to weekend morning sport news watching. Fundamental to post work emotional melting. So it is a little bonkers that it has taken me so long to make the Closet Case Carolyn PJ’s. Everyone, raves about this pattern and about pretty much every other pattern that the Closet … More Bedtime Ensemble – Closet Case Carolyn PJs
Hi Sew pals, I hope you are enjoying the change of season, whatever hemisphere you are in. I love autumn as it’s the return of football and when chestnuts are in season, two deep loves of mine. Also it’s time for jumpers and I recently finished knitting a cheeky Wool and the Gang russet number … More Self Control turned Sew Control- Stoff & Stil Wrap Round Skirt
Wow, hello blog pals, it’s been a while. The last time you saw me I was rolling around in front of my Christmas tree in velvet and now here we are in a heatwave. It’s true, all us Brits are shocked, that this summer has been true to the poems and postcards instead of the … More We weren’t expecting you- A Named Patterns Reeta Dress
Hello there sew folk, Sorry it’s been so long, but I’m delighted I’ve been able to catch you before festive mayhem ensues. Yesterday we put up the tree at FOB HQ, so it’s hard for this post not to be draped in a little tinsel. Here’s our masterpiece…slightly too big to fit in the space, … More A Very Tactile Christmas- Papercut Kochi Kimono
Hey there sew-pals, It’s been a busy few weeks here at FOB HQ- since last posting I’ve had a few sewing adventures including The Great British Sewing Bee Live, the Anna Sui exhibit at the Fashion and textile museum, plus plenty of gigs, one ballet and also a ride on the Post Office Museum’s Mail … More Executed without Incident- The Seamwork Catarina
Guys, I told you I was working on some holiday dresses and here’s another slice of that pie. However with this dress, I feel I’ve got not only a holiday winner but can style through autumn too. After seeing Kate from the Foldline’s vlog about July pattern releases I couldn’t help myself and make a … More Trans-seasonal floral bonanza- the Jazz dress, Ready to Sew
Fuck Off Bunting. 