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
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We got married!
Surprise! We are legally wed as of May 6th, 2021, and I couldn’t be happier – nor more proud of myself for getting it all done. Regular readers will remember that I have been consumed by wedding sewing since Christmas at least, when we made the decision to elope rather
On Shapewear
I talk a big game about body positivity and honouring the form I have by respecting my physical being, but sometimes – like everyone – that wavers. I’m neck-deep in wedding planning at the moment, as I’ve discussed previously, and presently fully immersed in sorting out my outfit. I’m not
Crafting with a Chronic Condition
Hi, long time no speak! Instagram followers will have heard briefly about my misadventure in crochet, in which I – someone with an issue with their hands, going on for over two years now – thought it would be a really good idea to try crocheting again and in the
Bamboo Bodices (Project Wedding Dress – 2)
I’ve become completely obsessed with the bamboo bodice, which this blog here on The Shapes of Fabric does a much better job of talking about and demonstrating than I ever could. I’ve been researching wedding stuff for almost a year now, since we got engaged last November, but it’s not
Fabric Shopping
Or, it’s been quiet this week! My regular day job (at a museum) has just restarted post-pandemic – or at least, past this first part of it anyway, for I do fear it’s not over for a long time yet – so I’ve had almost no time or energy to
Project Wedding Dress – 1
Oh, it’s a big project! I’m getting married next year and ever since we got engaged I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own dress. People that have seen my sewing have asked me about it, too, and I keep deflecting and being vague and such – but