My mum could sew anything I asked her to. She sewed my Halloween costumes out of old drapes (a lovely 70s brocade), made all my dolls dresses, all the drapes and pillow cases in our home, and for a long time both her own and our clothes. When I started falling in love with vintage… Continue reading Sewing: My Origin Story
Author: Art & Sew
Artist, sewer, maker, lover of all things vintage
Trillium Pattern Review
The Perfect Summer Dress! The Trillium Dress is an easy and quick make to add to your summer wardrobe, and the addition of the shirring (not as scary as I thought it would be) gives you an extra skill to add to your sewing arsenal. The instructions are very easy to follow, with tips on… Continue reading Trillium Pattern Review
Sewing, Pandemics, and At-Home Picnics
What can you do during a Pandemic and you are stuck at home in lockdown? An indoor picnic of course! Prior to the lock-downs and stay at home orders, I purchased some Riley Blake I’d Rather be Glamping fabric to make a picnic quilt. I fell in love with this fabric the first time I… Continue reading Sewing, Pandemics, and At-Home Picnics
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