I don’t know, I just wanted to write something. It’s only really in the last couple of years that I even admitted that I had an eating disorder. It’s a big deal to use such strong words and I was always afraid of being denied that, being told I was
Category: Chatter
Looking Ahead: 2022
Much like I want to be gentle with myself next year, I do like setting goals and intentions! As mentioned, my sewing time is going to be significantly reduced compared to 2021. I’m going back to full time work – which is exciting! it’s a role I really want and
2021: A Year
It sure has been a year, hasn’t it? We: got married, got a puppy, survived an ongoing pandemic, took a little holiday in Wales, and I’ve got a new job to start in January. For a year that feels like a blur of blank spaces and lockdowns we’ve still managed
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
It is Christmas day and the puppy and I are watching the Nutcracker ballet whilst wishing I’d bought more cheese. We watched the Muppets Christmas Carol last night and opened our presents and it’s all been wonderful and even though things are really tough I feel festive and loved. I
Chatter: It’s August?!
Where has the summer gone already? This week I started preparing the pattern pieces for my Cashmerette Auburn blazer which is going to be my next Minerva Brand Ambassador project in the most fabulous wool-blend tweed. I’m daydreaming about bound buttonholes and getting very impatient for the ‘weft interfacing’ I
The Wedding Sewing Masterpost
We got the professional photos back! (Our photos are from Katie at Alt Wedding Co, who specialises in the more unusual wedding with a super fun, relaxed and documentary-style vibe. Matt and I didn’t want the typical formal, staged pictures and both of us have anxiety about being in front
Me Made May 2021
It’s June 1st, so Me Made May 2021 is officially finished – what better time to have a bit of a reflect! I’ve never ‘participated’ in MMM before. I didn’t do a whole lot this year either, to be honest, but I did successfully complete the one dress I intended
Fayma Patterns – Review 1
I say part 1 because there may well be a part 2 or a coda when I eventually make the pattern, but that might be for a while! I am really into the concept of the system generated, algorithmically derived patterns that allow for custom measurements. Lekala have been doing
Too Many Projects
With the wedding sewing tucked away, I’ve now got time to work on other things – but I think I’ve gone from 0-60 way too fast and completely overwhelmed myself with possibilities. I need to take a breath and slow down. We’re going on a little honeymoon at the end
A Considered Wardrobe
I went all-in on the curated visual diet approach to social media recently, and in doing so I’ve found myself following a lot more people who talk about their sustainability efforts. I think there’s a big overlap between the fat space and the environmental space, because both are about the