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Dresses, Dressmaking, Me Made May

#memademay17 – Halfway there

I pledged to wear me made every day and post on IG and so far so good!  It’s been tough at times as I discover more clothes that are...

May 17, 2017
Comments 15
Golf, Refashioning, Summer wear, Tops

A Quick Polo Shirt Refashion

I think MeMadeMay spurs us all into action and opens our eyes to gaps in our wardrobe. Last week I was wondering what I could wear for golf, then...

May 15, 2017
Comments 16
Dressmaking, Sewing, Skirts

Simplicity 1783 – A Cynthia Rowley Pattern

I know there’s a lot of Cynthia Fans out there and I’m quickly becoming one! Here’s 1873 Last year I made the top from this pattern, you might remember...

May 3, 2017
Comments 15
Shopping, Sunday Sevens

#SundaySevens 97 – Sunshine Edition

It’s a double bill and there’s been lots going on, including my long awaited ladies trip to Portugal.  If you’ve never thought of playing golf, it’s worth learning to...

April 30, 2017
Comments 33
Sew Down Dewsbury, Sunday Sevens, Yorkshire Spoolettes

#SundaySevens 96 And We Have A Winner or 2!!

Well, I finally gotten round to doing my Carol Vorderman bit and added up the total mileage of how far everyone travelled to the #sewdowndewsbury meet up.  And I...

April 5, 2017
Comments 33
Monthly Hawl, My Stash, Shopping, Yorkshire Spoolettes

February Hawl

Time to share my pattern and fabric additions from February! This is a new thing for me.  I often add the odd photo to my Sunday Sevens but then I...

March 11, 2017
Comments 40
Jumpers, Sew Over It, Tops, Tutorials

Molly Top Hack #SOICITYBREAK

I’d say the majority of the fabric in my stash is in 1-1.5m lengths.  As I’m very lucky and surrounded by lots of real life fabric stores I tend...

March 8, 2017
Comments 36
giveaway, Sew Down Dewsbury, Shopping, Yorkshire Spoolettes

Giveaway Time! How Far Would You Go?!

  Remember I said there’s going to be a prize for someone who couldn’t make the #sewdowndewsbury meet up? Well there’s going to be 2! The ladies who attended...

March 3, 2017
Comments 23
Meet Ups, Sunday Sevens

#SundaySevens 91 Featuring The Bronte Country

This week has all been about #sewdownsbury.  But I have managed a couple of other things.  Mainly work and healthy eating. I had to drag myself away from my...

February 28, 2017
Comments 33
Meet Ups, Sew Down Dewsbury, Yorkshire Spoolettes

#SEWDOWNDEWSBURY -a photo speaks a thousand words

Hey there!   You all asked to take lots of piccies, so we did!  I’ll keep the words brief, or I won’t have time to post (I don’t watch much...

February 27, 2017
Comments 44
Dresses, Pattern Hacks

The Cold Shoulder – Lekala 5669

I was browsing through the Lekala website a couple of weeks ago and stumbled across this little on-trend beauty!  Lekala 5669….. I just fell for it straight away –...

February 24, 2017
Comments 31
Dressmaking, Meet Ups, Sew Down Dewsbury, Shopping, Yorkshire Spoolettes

#SEWDOWNDEWSBURY – an update and teasing you with more photos!

Only 3 sleeps for you guys!  I’m not sure how to count mine as I’m working the night shift tonight and tomorrow so it’ll be 2 ish I think!...

February 22, 2017
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Sew Down Dewsbury, Shopping

#SundaySevens 90 – Double Bill

Hi Folks! Apologies for the double bill!  I’m thinking back to when some used to say I don’t know how you fit it all in! And now I’m wondering...

February 19, 2017
Comments 31
giveaway, Sew Down Dewsbury, Shopping, Yorkshire Spoolettes

#sewdowndewsbury – only 9 sleeps

Last year when the Spoolettes got together down Dewsbury for a day of sewcialising I ran a little competition/giveaway and prizes were awarded to 2 ladies who guessed the closest to the total...

February 16, 2017
Comments 13
Crochet, Gifts I've made

Secret Valentines Exchange

Things have been a bit hectic in the Thimberlina household.  I really need to update you with the final details of #SEWDOWNDEWSBURY but my Valentine’s post has just jumped the queue!...

February 15, 2017
Comments 22
Shopping, Sunday Sevens

#SundaySevens 87 Feat. Fabricate at Roberttown

All this came from just ONE cauliflower!! So I got all super organised and bagged up lots of spare veg for the freezer for those days when I was...

January 23, 2017
Comments 28
giveaway, Sew Down Dewsbury, Shopping, Yorkshire Spoolettes

#sewdowndewsbury – A Giveaway for those who can’t make it!

Last year when the Spoolettes got together down Dewsbury for a day of sewcialising I ran a little competition/giveaway and prizes were awarded to 2 ladies who guessed the closest to the total...

January 20, 2017
Comments 9
Dresses, Refashioning, Sewing Challenges

The Dress of Many Colours – Just Call Me Joseph

  When I started browsing the likes of Harrods, Harvey Nics and other designer stores looking for inspiration for my Designin December make, little did I thing than I’d...

January 17, 2017
Comments 44
Jumpers, Sewing Challenges, Tops

Keeping It Cosy

I don’t always take part in a lot of challenges, but there’s a few that’s caught my attention in 2017. The January ‘Keep It Cosy” #dressmakingbloggerchallenge is the first...

January 13, 2017
Comments 49
Meet Ups, Sew Down Dewsbury, Shopping, Yorkshire Spoolettes

Dewsbury Meet Up & A Hike around Haworth – an update!

Not long now ladies! I’m counting the sleeps, and I know a few others who are too!! Can you believe it!? Our next meet up now has international status! Chris who...

January 12, 2017
Comments 22
Gifts I've made, Meet Ups, Sew Down Dewsbury

Goodie Bag Guidance!

For the next Yorkshire Spoolette’s Meet Up on the 25th February there’s going to be a goodie bag swap.  It’s not compulsory to join in but it is compulsory...

January 11, 2017
Comments 29
Meet Ups, Sew Down Dewsbury, Yorkshire Spoolettes

Save The Date For The Next Dewsbury Meet-up

Yay!   It finally arrived at 11:19 last night! The email letting me know for definite the big changes that would affect my shift pattern and when they will take...

January 6, 2017
Comments 65
Meet Ups, Reviews, Sewing

Top 3’s of 2016

I’ve been blogging now since September 2013, but this is only the 2nd time I’ve looked back and posted on the previous year.  I tend not set myself any...

January 5, 2017
Comments 33
Gifts I've made, pressies, Stitching Santa

Stitching Santa 2016 – The Reveal

3 years ago Sheila from Sewchet thought up the fantastic idea for us crafty folk to have a Secret Santa, and called it Stitching Santa!  I didn’t join in...

January 4, 2017
Comments 29
Shopping

Fabric Shopping In Krakow

Has anyone been and can you point me in the right direction for any fabric shops. I’m going in the morning for a short break, mainly eating and drinking...

December 14, 2016
Comments 21
Dresses

STOP Everything for Cleo!

I couldn’t help myself.  I know I was supposed to be getting on with making blocks, especially stretchy ones, but I just needed a Cleo so badly after seeing...

December 7, 2016
Comments 51
Meet Ups, Sewalong

The Harrogate Knitting & Stitching Show and The #BVSEWALONG Afternoon Tea

  I thought I’d share with you my whole day as those of you like me who have never been to anything like this will be wondering if you should...

November 24, 2016
Comments 38
Babylock Ovation, Self Drafted Patterns, Tops

Me and O – The Start of Something Marvellous!

Here’s a quickie (with quite a few piccies) about how me and my new assistant O are getting on. Anyone who knows me in ‘real life’ will know I’ve a bit...

November 23, 2016
Comments 40
Outer Wear

My First Pattern by Gertie – Butterick 6390

Back in September I attended my first proper meet up – Sewbrum.  I had an amazing day and met some fabulous ladies.  Sitting down for lunch outside a pub with...

November 22, 2016
Comments 37
Stitching Santa

Stitching Santa

I’m starting to feel proper Christmassy now I’ve received my email telling me who my swap partner is!!  I’ve been having  a good look at her blog today and come...

November 9, 2016
Comments 18
Meet Ups, Sew Up North, Shopping

Sew Up North

You nearly got Sunday Sevens on time.   Only nearly! But I’m too excited still about my day yesterday attending Sew Up North, so I just have to tell...

November 6, 2016
Comments 49
Babylock Ovation, Shopping

Cover Stitch Quest Part 2

Can I just say a HUGE thanks to all of you who left comments on Part 1.  They were all invaluable in helping me come to a decision and...

November 1, 2016
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Shopping

Cover Stitch Quest Part 1

For ages and ages I’ve wanted a coverstitch machine and lusted over many a blog post and You Tube video in my dreamy state.  Throughout this period of wanting (I’m well...

October 24, 2016
Comments 49
Dresses, Jumpsuits

BHL Holly Jumpsuit – No excuses needed this time

Last year I made a Holly Jumpsuit in the name of frivolity, also known as Jumping Into June. This time I didn’t need an excuse. I’d been given a...

October 20, 2016
Comments 39
Active Wear, Cake Pattern, Indie Pattern, Pants

Do Not Adjust Your Screen (Espresso Leggings)

They really are that bright!! This colourful fabric, an ITY knit, has been illuminating my stash for over a year.   As my gym joining experience has continued and not...

October 16, 2016
Comments 58
Sew Over It, Tops

Good Golly Miss Molly

Does Molly need any introduction? I don’t think so.  There’s Molly Tops everywhere, all over the internet, and probably in a city near you. It’s part of Sew Over...

October 14, 2016
Comments 44
Meet Ups

Sewbrum 2016

Back in March Charlotte from English Girl At Home revealed the date for Sewbrum 2016.  I was so giddy when I checked my shift planner – it was my...

October 2, 2016
Comments 38
Dresses, vogue

BIG Vintage Sewalong – Vogue 9082 & Sonja Dress Hack – And a Near Miss!

What do you do when you’re too excited to sit still and watch TV, not that I’m good at sitting still anyway?!  Well, for me I’m going to drink...

September 23, 2016
Comments 37
Meet Ups, My Stash, Shopping

When Jenny Met Ali

I’ve 3 blog post on my to-do list and half an hour to spare.  So first up and straight to the top of the list and bypassing my belated...

September 13, 2016
Comments 27
Meet Ups, Shopping

I’m going to Chester!

This Friday I’m hopping on a train with Cyber-Mom and heading to Chester to meet Jenny from Let The Sewing Begin.  She’s heading over to the UK, across the...

September 5, 2016
Comments 25
giveaway, Tutorials

An Invisible Invisible Zipper Tutorial

Because not all invisible zips are invisible. SewPhotoHop from Rachel of House of Pinheiro is back! It’s day 2 which is “Your Favourite Skill”.  Knowingly or unknowingly we’re all quite...

September 2, 2016
Comments 30
Dresses, Inspiration

Inspiration from People Watching – #pictureheavypost!

One of the pitfalls I find of making my own clothes is feeling a bit ‘our of it’ when it comes to knowing what’s in fashion. Though I don’t see...

August 19, 2016
Comments 54
Golf, Pattern Hacks, Summer wear

Belize Skort Hack

I’ve had loads of compliments this week wearing my different variations of Itch-To-Stitches Belize Shorts and Skorts – both on and off the golf course.  My favourite feature of all the...

August 17, 2016
Comments 39
Golf, Indie Pattern, Loungewear, Pants, Summer wear

Getting busy with Belize from Itch-To-Stitch

Itch To Stitch has just released their latest pattern – the Belize skort and shorts.  She was asking for pattern testers not so long ago and I would have loved...

August 13, 2016
Comments 43
My Stash, Shopping

Oops! Accidentally Adding To The Stash

A couple of weeks ago the Tall Boy went on a cricket tour to Arundel in the south of England.  We didn’t have to go with him as the whole...

August 12, 2016
Comments 46
Dresses

Vogue 9082 – Muslin 1, 2, 3….Go! Oh, and lining it too!

I thought I’d share with you the fitting dilemmas of my most recent make – the Vogue 9082, view C.  And also how I omitted the facing and fully lined this...

July 26, 2016
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Dresses

The Big Vintage Sewalong – Vogue 9082

There’s nothing quite like a challenge to get the sewing and blogging juices flowing.  More so when it’s raising money for a very worthy charity. This year  for the...

July 21, 2016
Comments 65
Pants, Pattern Parcel, The Monthly Stitch

Paprikas New Pattern #IPM #TMS

Back in May Kat Hardisty from The Monthly Stitch and Muse Patterns got in touch and asked if I’d like to join in something new for Indie Pattern Month.   In return...

June 30, 2016
Comments 45
Sunday Sevens, Yorkshire Spoolettes

Sunday Sevens 64, MeMadeMay & The Spoolettes Visit Halifax

  In other words it’s a photo heavy catch up of what I’ve been up to in May. Errrm, where do I start? Almost a whole month without blogging!...

June 17, 2016
Comments 33
Shopping, Yorkshire Spoolettes

Spoolettes Next Meet Up Details

Hi Just a quickie, I’m playing catch in in advance of everything before I go on my holidays in the morning! Sorry, I don’t mean to rub it in,...

April 22, 2016
Comments 13

Catch up on what the Yorkshire Spoolettes are doing.

April 5, 2017

#SundaySevens 96 And We Have A Winner or 2!!

March 11, 2017

February Hawl

March 3, 2017

Giveaway Time! How Far Would You Go?!

February 27, 2017

#SEWDOWNDEWSBURY -a photo speaks a thousand words

February 22, 2017

#SEWDOWNDEWSBURY – an update and teasing you with more...

February 16, 2017

#sewdowndewsbury – only 9 sleeps

January 20, 2017

#sewdowndewsbury – A Giveaway for those who can’t...

January 12, 2017

Dewsbury Meet Up & A Hike around Haworth – an ...

January 6, 2017

Save The Date For The Next Dewsbury Meet-up

June 17, 2016

Sunday Sevens 64, MeMadeMay & The Spoolettes Visit ...

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