A recent Spring clean of my sewing room sparked so much inspiration as I looked through my stash and sewing patterns. So many ideas were sparked that I've filmed a 2 part Spring Sewing Plans video and the first is all about the 1930's Garden Party. Think elegant Tea dresses and vintage florals in lovely shades of pink and green. In part 2 of my Spring Sewing plans, I'll be sharing my ideas for more casual makes which I'm calling 'Vintage Utility.' Make sure you subscribe to m

The temperatures have plummeted here in the Old Town of Hastings and there has even been a flurry or two of snow! The Winter weather has inspired me to think of some new season sewing plans which I thought I'd share with you. First of all, I shopped my stash to see what fabrics I had squirrelled away and found some real beauties that I knew what I wanted to make into and then I doodled away happily on my Mildred croquis that comes with The Dressmakers Journal ~ a really usef

I stumbled upon a wonderful photograph from a Life magazine article that sparked the idea for my October content on YouTube ~ A woman in a black dress standing in front of a wall, mounted with all the additions she could use to turn the the dress into a fresh new concept.

The perfect blouse for lounging in and relaxing on your chaise longue this Festive Season! The thing I love the most about sewing my own...