I’m on a roll here! I’ve made one of my projects from my Autumn/winter sewing plans already! Yay! Not sure this will last though

When I scrolling through insta, I came across Curvy Pattern Database and love how Sarah shares patterns and designers that go to at least 60″ (152cm) hip. Sewing has to be inclusive for all and to take the hard work out of grading up patterns is fantastic so I’m entering the October challenge!

As soon as this pattern (Waves and Wild Stephanotis) was was released, I soon snapped it up as it isn’t just a dress, it can be a tee or peplum top and you can choose between half circle skirt or full circle skirt which both includes pockets! No dress isn’t complete without pockets in my opinion.

I’m a fan of Stranger Things and when I saw this inspired fabric on Knighton Fabrics Facebook page, it was a no brainer!  So when this fabric arrived, I knew the Stephanotis was the perfect pattern.

The only adjustments I made were to shorten the sleeve by 2″ and the skirt by 3″. Just my usual short ass adjustments lol.

I made a XL with the full bust adjustment then graded to 2xl for waist then 4xl for hips but to be honest I could of got away without grading the hips even with the half circle option.

It sewed up really well and used my twin needle for the hems and neckband.

No garment of mine can get away without having a label in. For this dress, I went for “Today is a good day” by Little Rosy Cheeks. I just adore Victoria’s labels, so inspiring and colourful.

Here is moi modelling said dress whilst out and about at the Trafford Centre, Manchester.

Happy Sewing!

Sal xx

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I’m trying to be a bit more orgainsed and get some of my stash used and patterns that I’ve wanted to use but never got round to them! It’s like I get distracted by a new pattern or see someone on Insta with a new make and I go and make that instead

Franklin Pinafore by Lansdown Patterns

I’ve made this beauty of a pinafore last year and wore it to Knitting and Stitching show last year.

I love the tie details and the buttons at the back to cinch it it. I’ve got this black corduroy from Sewdoitemma destash which will be perfect for it and she even let me have a sewing pattern too.

Stephonoise Dress by Waves and Wild

As soon as this pattern was was released last month, I soon snapped it up as it isn’t just a dress, it can be a tee or peplum top and you can choose between half circle skirt or full circle skirt which both includes pockets! No dress isn’t complete without pockets in my opinion.

I’m a fan of Stranger Things and when I saw this inspired fabric on Knighton Fabrics Facebook page, it was a no brainer! So when this fabric arrived, I knew the Stephanotis was the perfect pattern.

Blog post for Felicity’s Fabrics

Now I can’t share with you details about this but all I can say is the fabric just sums me up to a T! I’m going for a cute top with interesting sleeve details. That’s all I can share for now, sorry!

Harlene Dungarees by Merchant and Mills for Pachoo Fabrics

I was kindly gifted this gorgeous box of goodies to make myself some dungarees which I haven’t made before, I like a challenge! Unfortunately, we’ve had some family emergencies to deal with but I’m hoping we are coming round the other side so I can get some sewing done!

I’ll be making the short version and wear with tights underneath as Laura aka The Specky Seamstress wear these will so much style all seasons, so I’m taking a leaf out of her book.

Fable Dress by Twig & Tale

Another beauty of a dress! Love the half placket design and pocket options. I’ve got this lovely floral cotton from Fabric Townhouse which would perfectly with this pattern. This pattern falls into the #SewingCPD2022 October challenge too

I am hoping by not setting myself too many projects that I can complete this with ease.

Happy Sewing!

Sal xx

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Hope your ready for a nice quick easy sew for this drab weather we are having in the UK! It’s windy, rainy and dark and its depressing!

So to cheer myself up I made myself a new Jersey Infinity Scarf with added Pom Poms to make it Cheery!

Its great stash buster as it only requires just 20″ of 60″ wide Fabric! Win Win in my eyes!

Here is what needed:

20″ of 60″ Wide Jersey or Cotton Fabric

1.5m of Pom Pom Trim

Thread & Bobbin

Zipper Foot – This is needed instead of Normal Foot as this allow to sew the Trim in

Plenty of Pins!

Take your piece of Fabric and fold it in Half Length ways with Right Sides Together.

Insert the Pom Pom Trim in between the folds with the Straight edge of the Trim matching the raw edge of the Fabric, so that the Actual Pom Pom’s are on the inside.

Pin all the way along the Long edge leaving the Short Sides open.

Now remember to use your Zipper foot as this will get as close as you can to stitch in the trim as if you try to sew with the normal foot it wouldn’t get anywhere near to secure the pom poms. I also set my Machine to a small Zig Zag Stitch.

I used the otherside of the Foot as my guide to keep it nice and straight whilst sewing.

Now to turn the scarf to the right side by sliding your arm into the ‘tube’ and pull the end through so that it turns itself to the Right Side out.

Take both of the open ends of the Fabric and start pinning where the Seams meet and try and pin about 3 quarters of the way round. Sew in place using 1cm Seam Allowance.

Now to sew the Gap! Lightly press the remaining Seam Allowance and then hand stitch the closing using a Slip stitch.

And Voila! One quick and easy Infinity Scarf with a Twist! See it’s that Easy!!

You can easily swap the Jersey for Cotton if you wanted a ‘Summer’ version

As you can see it’s a fab selfish sew or if you are feeling generous why don’t you knock some these for Family or Friends?

Have a fab weekend!

Sal xx

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