Buttonholes AND (not versus) Zips

Last year I made 21 items of clothing for myself. A staggering 76% of them either had buttonholes

Notionally Speaking - Vintage Sewing Patterns

Wanna know what draws me to vintage sewing patterns? Well, I've pinpointed it down to five key

Hair dilemma - honest opinions welcomed!

** IRONIC UPDATE 23/01/14: My hair appointment was cancelled this evening...I now have to wait a

A Cautionary Tale - Trimming Too Close to the Seam

Remember my recent and beloved Peter Pan collar blouse pictured above? After just its third

East Side Meetup!

A week ago today I had a delightful day in Nottingham (East Midlands...East Side...see what

Granny Chic Hawthorn - Minerva Blogger Network

Friends, I'm so excited! Last year I was asked to join the Minerva Blogger Network and I now finally

Home Improvements: Living Room Makeover

When I shared an update on our new home renovations last October, I was frankly surprised

Pattern Pyramid Giveaway - winner announced!

Well, there sure seemed to be quite an appetite for keeping the Pattern Pyramid Giveaway going and

The last of my 2013 baby makes

You've already seen the above collage in my 2013 round-up post, but not all of the featured projects

Leopard print...eye make-up!

My obsession with leopard print is well documented. I have countless of leopard print RTW clothes,