To see why - and I only wish I could shower every one of you with goodies! Before the big reveal, a reminder to all winners.

I Want To Be A Turtle. I Want To Be A Turtle. I Want To Be A Turtle. Exploring the world of sewing. I Want To Be A Turtle. To give the collar more strength to stand upright, I used a study fusible canvas. As the front flaps need to be able to fold effortlessly I opted for a lighter fusible fleece type d.

Musings and projects of an amateur seamstress. While I was in Japan I picked up this great red polka dot fabric. It has a nice bit of stretch which I thought would make it perfect for the Colette Clover. I made those in February in the height of GBSB fever and while I love them, I resolved that the second time round I would take my time.

Last week, one of my loveliest friends married her loveliest man, had the loveliest wedding and became the loveliest married couple.

Happy New Year 2017! Happy New Year everyone! At the end of the year I enjoy having a reflect and look back on what happened and what changed - and with regards to sewing 2016 for me was a game changer. Looking back over the projects I made I definitely saw progress from 2015, refining skills and getting better. I think this is mostly down to having taken a college course run by The Fabric Wrangler. Who is now my partner in crime for Norwich Sewcials.

Yesterday and today I have started sewing in earnest but I am still waiting on my zip from EBay to arrive so I can do final adjustments etc. I did my first fitting of it last night and my mother kindly took photos for me;. I hope your sewing projects are going smoothly! .