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When this Dinosaur Brushed Back Sweatshirt by Stof Fabrics arrived I couldn't wait to sew it up into something for my boys. Made by Jacks Mum do a fantastic selection of childrens patterns and the Adventurer Raglan Sweatshirt was perfect for this fabric. I used plain black ribbing for the neckband, waistband and cuffs.  I cut out an Age 3 and an Age 5. One of the great things about MBJM pdf patterns is that you can turn off the layers for the sizes that you are not going to sew which makes sticking together and cutting out the pieces much...

My lovely mum has written this blog post about sewing your own Toaster Sweater...   The Sew House 7 Toaster Sweater #1 instructions are excellent, these are just some hints and tips which may help you to sew your own Toaster. I used this beautiful Sparkly Glitter Sweatshirt in Pale Pink  to make this sweater. This fabric is 60 inches wide and I used 1.5 metres. I pre-washed the fabric at 30 degrees with an 800 spin (the same as I will use to wash the finished garment). I made version 1 in a size medium with no alterations. I folded the fabric selvedge...

Don't you just love cosy-ing up in a snuggly sweater at this time of year? I know I certainly do! When Katie at Sew Sew Sew had a drop of the new Stof Fabrics in, it was so difficult to pick a favourite! They are all stunning but this Mountains Sweatshirting stole my heart. I love to ski and the little mountains pattern reminded me of the gorgeous mountains when we go skiing. We have another trip planned late in January so I couldn't help pick this one to sew up a cosy jumper to take with me! This fabric...

Hi everyone, Samantha (@theruralsewist) here with my latest autumnal make for the Sew Sew Sew Blog. I wanted to make a dress for a Christening at the end of October and when I saw that Katie had this fabric in stock I knew that it was the perfect fabric for the dress I had in mind and perfect for this season. The Christening I attended was at Bolton Abbey Priory, near Skipton, on a beautiful day which also meant I had an amazing back drop for my blog post photographs – hope you agree. The Fabric: I chose the Autumn...

That bow. Isn't it just the cutest? A small detail that instantly elevates a simple jersey dress into an interesting, fun and modern look, perfect for many an occasion. The Romy top and dress pattern by Tilly and the Buttons was released back in the Summer and wasn't one that I instantly purchased (somewhat unusually), but the more versions that I saw pop up online, the more I fell in love it - and I knew I needed one in my Autumn wardrobe this year! I was also pretty chuffed when the lovely Katie from Sew Sew Sew said I...