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Like many knitters, I love knitting baby clothes – one of my last projects before I took a break from knitting was a baby cardigan for one of my teachers at school. They’re really quick to make because they’re so small and they’re always adorable! So, when my friend Jessica told me she was expectingContinue reading “Paintbox Yarns Zig-Zag Set: pattern review”
Last year, Mum surprised me with a book she found in a local charity shop: Knit Vintage by Madeline Weston and Rita Taylor. At only 99p it was an absolute steal: full of lovely 1930s-1950s knitting patterns which fit perfectly into the style of clothing I’m making at the moment! It was hard to pickContinue reading “Clara bow-panel sweater: knitting a 1940s jumper for Spring”
In May, after watching contestants on the Great British Sewing Bee make utility jackets, I decided to make one for my boyfriend, Stephen. He finally got it in December – better late than never I guess? Shortly after deciding I wanted to make a jacket for Stephen, I settled on the Friday Pattern Company IlfordContinue reading “A jacket for Stephen: Friday Pattern Company Ilford Jacket review”
One of my favourite fabric companies is Amothreads, they sell a variety of deadstock fabric on their website for a really good price. When I was scrolling Instagram one day, I saw this really lovely blue and yellow flower print cotton which I instantly fell in love with, and it was only £3.95 a metre!Continue reading “Another 1940s co-ordinating set: Wearing History and Jemvintagepatterns mashup”
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I’m Rachel. I’m a bit of a history nerd, not too bad with a needle and thread, and a Crohn’s Disease warrior since 2018. Follow this blog for my adventures in sewing as I endeavour to become worthy of the title of seamstress.
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