A few months ago I stumbled across an old issue of Laine Magazine in a charity shop, and I'm so happy with my find! Aside from the Virva mitts, there are several other gorgeous pattern in it that I can't wait to make. Considering it was less than a fiver, it was exceptionally good value!… Continue reading ‘Virva’ Fingerless mitts (From Laine Magazine)
Author: oolongstitches
Hi there! I'm an amateur seamstress with a keen interest in fashion history. I've been sewing (and occasionally knitting) my own clothes since August 2018.
Striped ‘Sade’ dress (From Breaking the Pattern)
This year I decided to make myself a 'birthday dress', as the start of what will hopefully be a new tradition. I'm not big on fancy party dresses though, so I wanted something I could wear year round, but that was still a little bit special... I bought Breaking the Pattern as an early birthday… Continue reading Striped ‘Sade’ dress (From Breaking the Pattern)
Goldhawk Road trip and fabric haul!
If you've read basically any sewing blog before, you've probably heard of Goldhawk Road... If not, it's a street in London which is pretty much lined with fabric shops- heaven! Up to last weekend I'd never been before, but it's my birthday soon and I thought a fabric shopping trip would be a lovely treat.… Continue reading Goldhawk Road trip and fabric haul!
Super comfy ‘Stella’ set (From TATB Stretch book)
I can't believe I managed to go over a month without making a Tilly and the Buttons pattern; that must be a record for me! I couldn't resist making the Stella set though, as I desperately need more cosy clothes to wear around the house. Here's how it turned out: (In my natural habitat of… Continue reading Super comfy ‘Stella’ set (From TATB Stretch book)
Sarah Kirsten’s Morning Glory top- Wrap hack tutorial
I made the original version of Sarah Kirsten's Morning Glory top a few weeks ago, using some cheap polycotton, and really enjoyed the process of making it. Sarah gets you to draft the pattern yourself, straight onto the fabric, based on your own measurements (so it's guaranteed to fit perfectly!). The original top Whilst I… Continue reading Sarah Kirsten’s Morning Glory top- Wrap hack tutorial
Evie La Luve ‘Darcey’ bra
When I made my own bikini a couple of months ago, I overcomplicated the whole thing; I chose a pattern specifically designed to give extra bust support (when I really don't any support at all) and struggled to make it fit my smaller bust. Luckily I learned from my mistake and tried to do the… Continue reading Evie La Luve ‘Darcey’ bra
Knitting socks for the first time
Knitting socks has been a goal of mine ever since I got back into knitting last year. I haven't posted anything knitting-related on here before, so here's a bit of background: Like many people I learned to knit as a child, but never progressed beyond scarf-level. Over the years I've gotten back into knitting occasionally… Continue reading Knitting socks for the first time
Flutter sleeve ‘Joni’ dress (From TATB Stretch book)
I've had the Tilly and the Buttons Stretch book for a while now, and I've finally got my act together and made something from it! I found this gorgeous jersey in the fabric shop Like Sew Amazing. I think it's from Art Gallery Fabrics, but I'm not quite sure. Anyway, it's super soft and drapey,… Continue reading Flutter sleeve ‘Joni’ dress (From TATB Stretch book)
Sewing my own bikini! (Closet Case patterns Sophie swimsuit)
I'm always trying to challenge myself with my sewing, and a couple of months ago I decided swimwear would be my next challenge! We were going on holiday soon, and as I rarely swim in my day to day life it seemed like this would be the only chance I'd get to make a swimming… Continue reading Sewing my own bikini! (Closet Case patterns Sophie swimsuit)
Sew House Seven ‘Mississippi Avenue’ dress (Simplicity 8231)
As the weather gets a bit warmer, I decided it was time to sew a good old fashioned summer dress. Last summer there was a huge heatwave and I ended up wearing my pyjamas pretty much every day of the holidays, as they were the coolest garments I owned (temperature-wise, anyway!). It made me realise… Continue reading Sew House Seven ‘Mississippi Avenue’ dress (Simplicity 8231)
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