The lovely Hattie, Athina & Lisa have come together to create the thought provoking #SMYLY challenge. Starting in January and all the way through February they are encouraging the online sewing community to share stories of how their own sewing journey has helped with mental health and body positivity…. and WOW it has just gone to prove what a fantastic and supportive online community we have and one that I am proud to be part of. You guys have shared some amazing stories and as much as everyone is fighting/fought their own battles Sewing has proven to be a fantastic form of self care and ..read more

My Latest make for the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network is now live, to read all about my Deer & Doe Lupin Jacket visit the site.  All of the items used to make the jacket, including the pattern can be purchased on their site, and come in at under £40! Happy Sewing! The post The Deer & Doe Lupin – Minerva Crafts Blogger Network appeared first on Sew By The Seaside ..read more

Fellow sewing addicts, I don’t think I’m alone when I tell you I’ve got a new obsession… Nina Lee Patterns! I am a huge fan of independent/indie sewing labels and every so often a new one pops up that inspires us and helps us to create our dream handmade wardrobe… and in March this year Nina Lee did just that with her launch that included three beautiful patterns and the brand has continued growing since! I was lucky enough to be a pattern tester for The Kew Dress, as soon as I saw the line drawings I was in love! The dress has three different options; tea dress style with sleeves, straps and ..read more

If you are looking for a sweater pattern to see you through these cold months then pop on over to Minerva Crafts to read my latest make and review. I made the I AM Apollon Sweater and you need one in your wardrobe!   Each month I make a new Garment for the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network using my own choice of fabrics, patterns and haberdashery items from their extensive online shop. You can view my latest post here and buy everything used to make your own. Happy Sewing! The post Minerva Crafts Blogger Team – I AM Apollon Sweater appeared first on Sew By The Seaside ..read more

My latest make for the Sewisfaction Blogger Team is now up on their blog. I made the Papercut Pattern Kyoto Sweater in Sewisfaction’s gorgeous Beatrice Ponte , I think this may be my Winter Wardobe staple item. To read more about my make visit www.sewisfaction.co.uk Happy Sewing! The post Sewisfaction Blogger Team – Kyoto Sweater appeared first on Sew By The Seaside ..read more

This months Minerva Crafts Blogger Team Post from me is now live on their website! Read all about The Buchanan Robe from Gather Kits I made using one of Minerva Crafts gorgeous Floral polycottons. If you’re feeling inspired, I’d love to see your versions. Tag me in your photos! Happy sewing!   The post Minerva Crafts Blogger Team – The Buchanan appeared first on Sew By The Seaside ..read more

I am excited to announce that I have joined the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network and my first post is now live! My Tania Culottes Debrief Fabric – C7531-Navy Georgette Pattern – Megan Nielsen Tania Sew time – an evening Difficulty – advanced beginner (hardest skill required is an invisible zip insertion). Would I sew again? – Yes, again & again! Tip – insert a label! I keep confusing the back and the front!! Head on over to Minerva Crafts Website to read the full article and all photos! I’d love to hear what you think of this make? Happy Sewing! The post Minerva Crafts Blogger Network – Ta ..read more

“When I wake up in the morning and the alarm gives out a warning, I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time” My Kalle Shirt Dress from Closet Case Patterns has become affectionately known as my Saved by The Bell Dress, as you can tell this is down to the spectacularly 80’s fabric I picked up from Fabricland in Bournemouth! The pattern itself has three different options; a Shirt, a Tunic & a Shirt Dress. All varieties are on my ‘to be sewn list’ but I thought I’d kick off with the Shirt Dress as I’d seen some gorgeous versions online! I knew I wanted it to be light, summery and bright ready ..read more

The latest pattern from The Avid Seamstress is a gorgeous Shift Dress that has lots of gorgeous details, making it so much more exciting & flattering than your standard versions of this style. The Avid Seamstress are great at creating patterns that depending on your fabric choice, can give you variety of looks for any occasion. For example, take The Shift Dress and create with a linen and you have a great day to day work dress or make it with a crepe and you have the perfect occasion dress. For my version of The Shift Dress I chose this beautiful ‘Nightingale Grove Crepe‘ fabric from The ..read more

I am excited to share with you my first make and blog post as part of the Sewisfaction Blogger Team. Sewisfaction is fabulous online fabric shop & haberdashery, they also teach a variety of sewing classes at Folly Lodge studio in Lightwater, Surrey. Founded by the lovely Sheona, who curates all the beautiful fabrics and notions, you will be sure to find lots of inspiration and products for your next project! In my first post I talk about stepping out of our comfort zone and trying something new, to read the full post and see my finished Erin Skirt visit The Sewisfaction Blog Happy Sewing ..read more