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Introducing the Loveheart Cushion ~ A Sewing Pattern For Your Home
I'm so excited to share my new sewing pattern with you ~ this time something to adorn your home with, The LOVEHEART cushion! This...
Tara Deighton
Jun 32 min read


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


Sewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ The Gwendoline Skirt
Sometimes several ideas and inspirations collide when you're pondering new treasures you want for your handmade wardrobe and a little bit...
Tara Deighton
Mar 21, 20242 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


Sewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ The Anjelica Blouse
I've had a Dirndl obsession FOREVER and an enduring love for this Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blouse from the mid 1970's so for my June...
Tara Deighton
Jun 12, 20232 min read


Introducing the Marlene Beret ~A Style Classic for You to Sew
Whatever your personal style, whatever your age, whatever the season, a beret is just about the most perfect thing you can put on your...
Tara Deighton
Oct 14, 20223 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


The 1940's Bondage Dress ~ A Pattern Drafting Tutorial
When I was learning the craft of how to cut a pattern many moons ago, I kept a folder of miniature pattern drafting exercises as a...
Tara Deighton
Jul 19, 20215 min read
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