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
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
I started it on a whim…a harebrained scheme. I knew it’d either be a raving success or a sack of disaster . This fabric, what is it? Is it tarpaulin? Is it water resistant? Is it crunchy? This is my Peppermint Jumpsuit. As mentioned in my last post I feel much better dressing in the summer, … More Is it Crunchy?!- Peppermint Jumpsuit
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
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
Hello there sew folk, I am on final countdown at work before a week of holiday mega -sunshine. I planned to make 100 flippy summer dresses for effortless dressing options, but my sew queue was reorganised when Ma FOB asked me to make her a dress- she’s also off on holiday this week and wanted … More The Merchant & Mills Factory Dress- introducing a guest star
Hey there Sew pals, I hope all of your navigational equipment is working in the noggin and you are finding a way through August. All is well at FOB HQ, I’ve had a few fabric deliveries and had some time not only to sew for myself, but a few gifts for my favourite ladies. In … More A tigress never matches her stripes- The Rosie Dress.
Hey they sew folk, how’s it all going with you all? It’s not bad here- spent last weekend visiting Mama FOB in the country and managed to pop into Millie Moon in Frome. Mother FOB came away with a Merchant & Mills patterns (which she has now added to my sew list for her) and … More No time to lose- True Bias Emerson Pants
Looky here, nothing for a year, then another post after only two weeks! I have just come back from an amazing trip to Finland…a huge thank you to Pete and Raisa who were kind enough to show us around, feed us and let us into their Finnish family for a few days. Going away always … More Unexpected winners- A Finnish submarine & Seamwork Loretta top
Fuck Off Bunting. 