My Mississippi Avenue / Simplicity 8231 Sundress Review

I made a dress! It's been so long since I've done that; even longer since I've sewn one for myself that I've loved. But now I've done just that with Sewhouse 7's 'Mississippi Avenue' dress ... I knew I wanted to sew a summer dress - a sundress - suitable for this years' #sewtogetherforsummer sewing…

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Viscose Harem Style Trousers : Simplicity 1887

Hi all! This make is still very much in the theme of 'Summer Sewing' as I made them to take on our family holiday. Even in the heat, I don't want to wear dresses or shorts every day. I wanted lightweight breathable casual trousers with pockets and preferably cuffed ankles, along the lines of the…

Tutorial : Using Prym Vario Pliers to Insert ‘Love’ Snaps, Jean Rivets and Denim Hardware

Hello sewing friends! I recently made my young daughter a shirtdress using New Look 6884 in a 'Cherry Crimson' Art Gallery Fabrics chambray (see that post HERE). Whilst I'm not averse to sewing sewing buttonholes, I decided instead to use the Prym range of plastic 'Love' snaps, which I thought would add a fun and…