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A Return to Simple Sewing

July 27, 2015 — 12 Comments

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Two posts in one day I hear you cry?! We really are living in strange times! Now over on the @minervadotcom blog you can read about this @megannielsenpatterns #Riverdress I made last year with some beautiful John Kaldor cotton sateen. I’m not going to lie, I absolutely LOVE this make as it ticks all of my fabric-requirement-boxes (you got it; bright florals/dark background/over-sized print) and the River is the perfect pattern to showcase it. Plus, I love the colours and scenery of the photos 💜 You can find the link in my profile to read my full blog post and see more photos. • • • #minervamaker #gifted #blogger #johnkaldor #river #mnriver #floral #ukteacherswhosew #handmade #memade #isewmyownclothes

I’ve begun mentally compiling a list of things that make me feel calm during these unsettled times. So far it includes being outdoors, watching familiar films and TV, (I just re-watched Point Break on iplayer and Friends on Netflix is always comforting 😍) listening to my favourite music and, of course, sewing. Last weekend I cut out these Safiya trousers using some gorgeous Robert Kaufman linen, very kindly gifted by @minervadotcom On Sunday I sewed them up and even though I maintain I’m scared of trousers, these were an absolute dream. They aren’t a style I would typically go for but I wore them all day yesterday for school and they were ideal for the warm spring weather we’ve been having. I’m thinking this pattern could become a real wardrobe staple - and the fabric didn’t crease all day! I’m already part way through my next #makeitsimplebook pattern and hoping for some sewing time after school today. What are you doing to lift your spirits at the moment? • • • #sewingsafiya #safiya #tatb #tillyandthebuttons #ukteacherswhosew #trousers #cropped #linen #memade #handmade #stayhome #staysafe #sewingismytherapy

Firstly I’ll assure you that this photo was taken whilst adhering to #socialdistancing advice ~ in fact if I add that it was taken during in a dog walk with Oliver 🐶 any of you that know me irl will know no one is ever allowed within a 2 metre radius whilst he’s around 😂 Anyway, this morning I wore and photographed a recent make for @minervadotcom ~ this bottle green needlecord Ness skirt. I paired it with this crushed velvet Nora I made this winter and felt like the colours worked well together in the spring sunshine. Now the dogs are walked it must be time to #stayhomeandsew Take care everyone 💐 • • • #minervamakers #tatb #sewingness #sewingnora #nessskirt #needlecord #ukteacherswhosew #memade #handmade #gifted #blogger #isewmyownclothes

As a primary teacher, my blog (makingandmarking.com) is usually 100% making and not a lot of marking, but today I’ve put together a quick post with a collection of links to resources and websites that people might find useful either if they are in school caring for children of key workers or at home with children they want to keep busy. Pop over and see if there’s anything of use to you and yours - I’m hoping a little learning about nature and wildlife could be a tiny positive in the midst of an awful situation 💚 oh and yes - I took this robin photo! • • • #ukteacherswhosew #homelearning #homeschooling #schoolclosure #schoolclosures #covid_19 #coronaviruspandemic #stayhome #nature #wildlife #teachers #teaching

💐New on the blog 💐 My review of the first monthly zero-waste subscription box from @veganbunnyco Read all the details of what’s included and why I love it so much. Thank you so much @veganbunnyco for sending me this gorgeous box for free in return for an honest review🐰 Link in profile ~ hop on over and have a read about why I think this is THE perfect subscription 💛 • • • #gifted #veganbunny #vegan #zerowaste #sustainability #nature #plants #natural #march #candle #candles #tealights #blog #blogger #smallbusiness #familybusiness #ethical

Today I went out for coffee and scones with my mum (swipe to see 😍) and so I of course persuaded her to stop off en route to get photos of my recent make for @minervadotcom ~ a @sewliberated Gypsum skirt with in seam pockets, made from this gorgeous rich *gifted* #robertkaufman linen. This is my first shot of the year featuring spring flowers 💐 plus my newly purchased necklace from Kathy @sew_dainty ~ thank you so much for the superb service and another beautiful product ✂️ You’ll be able to see more pics of this skirt soon on the @minervadotcom blog • • • #minervamaker #gypsum #sewliberated #diyootd #linen #robertkaufman #spring #memade #handmade #daffodils #sewdainty #handmade #gypsumskirt #ithaspockets

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