Category Archives: General

The Birthday Party Dress

Happy Birthday Lovely! 1 year old  – that is mad! I know everyone says how it flies past and you have to catch every moment and enjoy it whilst you have it – it’s so true, it does seem like … Continue reading

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Victoriana inspired winter baby coat

Here are finished pictures of the winter coat project. So pleased with how this turned out. I aimed at 12-18 months for sizing but in a stroke of what may possibly be genius, I upsized slightly, added sleeve turn-ups, made … Continue reading

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Baby & Toddler Culottes refreshed

Whilst finishing off the instructions for the Culotte Sewing Pattern (now available at last), an idea for a refreshed look to this old pattern came to mind. What started as a little thought to use a contrasting fabric for the front … Continue reading

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Say goodbye to diapers on show with this cute alternative to baby skirts!

Introducing my latest pattern sucess (they were a bit of a nightmare to get them looking like a skirt and not shorts!) – cute baby culottes! How cool are these?! They work perfectly to give the appearance of wearing a skirt … Continue reading

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Easy pleated baby top pattern

Of late I’ve been busy with other projects and not really had much time to implement all my sewing ideas. I am catching up though. The Lemonade Sundress pattern is sized up to age 3 years and nearly ready for … Continue reading

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Taking a stand against saliva – how to make a bandana bib

I’ve been busy today. Not only sewed up my first sample for my latest trouser pattern but made some time to knock together a couple of bandana dribble bibs for Ellie. She’s just 3 months now but has really started … Continue reading

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