The Safiya Trouser by Tilly and the Buttons

Thank you everyone that joined my live sew along for the Safiya trousers by Tilly and the Buttons. Here are mine all finished with the added trim at the bottom. I used this Gwen viscose which sewed up really nicely!

Check out the Safiya Trouser from Tilly and the Buttons:
https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2020/02/safiya-sewing-pattern

The Safiya Trousers from Tilly And The Buttons

I finally got around to making myself the Safiya Trousers from the Tilly And The Buttons book 'Make it Simple' super quick and easy to make. Soon as I got this leopard crepe and just had to make some trousers. Instead of hemming I added some trim to the bottom.

Check out the Safiya Trousers from Tilly And The Buttons:

https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com//make-it-simple-safiya-sewing-pattern

Buttercup Mabel Dress Pattern from Tilly and the Buttons

I have started on my summer wardrobe with this beautiful Mabel dress from TATB. I loved the details this pattern had from the shirring, to the cute sleeve length and front tie-up. I got my hands on this pattern when I visited the Business Design Centre. Using this amazing Buttercup Crepe, it's a good weight with a lovely drape to it and was nice to sew with. Just need to sun to come out so I can wear it!

Check out the Mabel Dress Pattern by Tilly and the Buttons:

https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/mabel

At The Stitch Festival

Donna, Sarah & Ashley at Stitch Fest!

We had a fab time in the Stitch Festival at the Business Design Centre, London. Donna and I arrived early around 11am shortly after opening, and had a good look around. We found the amazing Sarah Saunders and Eleanor Jamieson and had a good laugh.

Check out Sarah's awesome colourful makes on Instagram, she is a constant inspiration to myself and many others: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_sewciopath/

There were plenty of fabric suppliers, all different sorts from the beautiful Rose & Hubble, Liberty, and a bubble corduroy by Higgs & Higgs which was a first for me. There were also some gorgeous African wax fabrics by Dovetailed London, and many more.

We visited Tilly and the Buttons stall and I managed to get my hands on the latest exclusive Mable Pattern, I didn't get to meet Tilly so this was a real bonus! I stocked up on needles and bought an expandable sewing gauge and some Liberty fabric. The other patterns I bought were The Carrie Skirt Pattern by Vanessa Hansen Studio and The Shirt to Stockbridge Top Pattern by Greyfriars and Grace.

There were some lovely garment designs by GCSE students from King's Ely School, with their textile design work wonderfully on display. Using different materials and textures in these sleeveless designs has certainly given me some inspiration for future makes.

Of course we had to check out the latest machines from Brother, Babylock, Juki and more. I'm thinking about upgrading my current setup so it was good to see all the options available. I'm leaning towards Juki as they look and feel more industrial and capable of keeping up with daily use!

The masked singer costume towered over stalls at the design centre, I just had to get a photo with it, I don't really watch the show but might now it has a crafty angle. Worn by Claire Richard from Steps on the Masked Singer.

Check out the Stitch Festival website:
https://www.thestitchfestival.co.uk/

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The Marnie Blouse by Tilly and the Buttons

I got the new Marnie pattern and was super excited to make it. I used this lovely white cotton which shows off all the tucks and ruffles. I love how it looks and can't wait to make another. Maybe the dress length next!

Check out the Marnie Blouse by Tilly and the Buttons:

https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/marnie

The Romy from Tilly and the Buttons

My first Tilly and the Buttons Romy which came out really cute! I tweaked the back by adding a seam just to fit my body more. The back ties are my fav part of the pattern. I used this soft Zebra melange fabric which was lovely to sew with.

Check out the Romy by Tilly and the Buttons:

https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/p/romy...