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A Pretty Patchwork Collar to Sew in a Couple of Hours
I have fallen HARD for patchwork but as I'm easily distracted at the moment, big projects are beyond me for now. But a pretty little...
Tara Deighton
May 213 min read


Liberty Print Lavender Humbugs ~ A Simple Sewing Project
One of the things I fail to do every season when sorting out my wardrobe, is to care and store my handmade, vintage & thrifted items with...
Tara Deighton
May 143 min read


Simple Sewing Project ~ Making Brooch Pillows for Spring
As the season turns and I begin to think about my Spring wardrobe, a favourite pass time is organising my little collection of vintage...
Tara Deighton
Mar 243 min read


A Calendar for Halloween ~ FREE PDF Sewing Pattern
I always love putting up my advent calendar on the 1st of December so I thought why not enjoy the same childish glee for spooky season? I...
Tara Deighton
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Stash Busting Sews for Spring
Now that Spring is in the air, it's a good moment to whip up some fun and simple accessories to start wearing at the start of the season....
Tara Deighton
Mar 31, 20223 min read


Sewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ The 1930's Shirt Dress
It's been in my mind to make a late 30's, early 40's style Shirt Dress for quite some time. I've come across them at vintage fairs and in...
Tara Deighton
Mar 8, 20222 min read


The Totes Ruffled Shopping Bag ~ Free Sewing Tutorial
An easy, free stash busting Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorial to make your own glamorous Tote bag for shopping, beach days or over night...
Tara Deighton
Jul 5, 20214 min read
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