Detailed blog post on my second Cheongsam as a copy of an inspiration photo, a review of my 2024 makes, and introducing my latest project - the Elodie dress by Closet Core Patterns

My review of the Qipao / Cheongsam dress with lace, my fitting journey including details of all 5 toiles, and introducing the next iteration in silk and velvet

My review of The Avid Seamstress Blouse, Me Made May, thoughts on the importance of a well-fitting garment, my longstanding WIP the Qipao / Cheongsam dress

My review of the Kelly Anorak, joining the Creative Spirit retreat hosted by The Avid Seamstress where I made The Blouse pattern, details of my toiles and fitting journey

Sharing my fitting adjustments for the Kelly Anorak, making a toile for The Blouse by The Avid Seamstress while on holiday in a rented apartment

My full review of the New Look 6545 bomber jacket in embroidered chambray, a feminine take on a classic garment, introducing my yellow Kelly Anorak by Closet Core Patterns

Review of my velvet Zadie Jumpsuit with satin binding, sharing my experience with the advice for sewing with velvet, shortening a rtw pleated skirt

Bumper review of my Eden Coat with beautiful pattern matching of the checks, and how I solved my issue of cutting too much off the sleeve

Full review on my best fitting garment so far - the Ginger Jeans, the Guthrie&Ghani workshop where I made them and how it helped me overcome topstitching perfectionism

Sharing a few me mades I took on a cruise, my Zadie Jumpsuit review including fitting and how I coped with the tricky binding, workshops and my latest project the Ginger Jeans

My full review of my latest favourite the Heather Blazer in ivory herringbone linen and pale blue polka dot lining, how I fit the Zadie Jumpsuit with the help of a workshop

Details on how I fit my Heather Blazer by the Friday Pattern Company, a review of Lynda Maynard's course for the Sienna Maker Jacket, and a regular favourite - a simple white t-shirt

Detailed review of the Sienna Maker Jacket, attending a jumpsuit fitting workshop for the Zadie, and my discovery of the beautifully smooth Tulip Hiroshima pins and needles

Renovating a sewing studio in my new holiday home in Wales, review of the Classic Blazer workshop with Claire Tyler, and details on how I lined the pockets of my Heather Blazer

Continuing with my Sienna Maker on a Lynda Maynard course, I share photos of the lovely details on the belt, Hong Kong binding and a blog post on how I lined all the pockets.

Photos of my trip to Malaysia in the run up to Chinese New Year including a visit to a fabric mall, and blog post of how I fit the Sienna Maker Jacket

A round up of this year's projects, my thoughts on learning in the year ahead, and details of the workshops and courses I am excited to be attending in the next quarter

Wearing my Frankie T-shirt to celebrate my birthday, my progress so far with Alexandra Morgan's Custom Stretch Knit Bodice Course, and a trouser block workshop I attended

Completion of the Saguaro Set with review of the top and the fitting adjustments I made, changing the shoulder seam significantly to reduce excess fabric, plus I made a washbag

A run down of my construction process of the Saguaro Set trousers, including how I gathered the waistband really evenly, plus photos of all angles

Details and photos on how I fitted the Saguaro Set trousers using the Palmer/Pletsch tissue-fitting method, sewing buttonholes with zigzag stitch (no automatic setting)

How I got on with sewing up a t-shirt in ribbed jersey with Tencel, and a second Sagebrush Top in double gauze, describing how I reduced the sleeve volume

My experience with a simple t-shirt pattern in cotton jersey and super soft tencel modal jersey, introducing my second Sagebrush in double gauze gingham

My full review of the Stella Hoodie with details of how I made a Superdry-style drawstring with eyelets and shoelaces, and a t-shirt in white jersey