I AM Patterns

In our third ambassador post Liz has made a I AM Patterns Sunshine Jeans in a chunky corduroy.  This corduroy sold out real quick but we have lots of lovely other corduroys that would work a treat.  We love these. Over to Liz: Since I began my sewing journey five years ago I have always wanted to master sewing a...

It's always really lovely when we receive new men's sewing patterns, so imagine how giddy we are to have nine patterns in two collections to introduce to you?! Thread Theory have brought out their amazing jeans, T-shirt, waistcoat and pyjama bottom patterns in paper version, and I AM Patterns have launched their first assortment of casual menswear patterns. Continue reading →

The latest I AM Panthere Dress sewing pattern has recently arrived, following swiftly after the rest of the I AM Wild collection. Which followed swiftly after the I AM In Africa collection! So where to start with showcasing them all?!! They are all so lush and so popular. [caption id="attachment_1650" align="alignright" width="630"] The I AM Panthere Dress is is a lovely tight fitting jersey dress complemented by a flowy chiffon overdress. A band of sequins at the bottom perfectly tops off the dress and gives it the character and the sophistication of a mythic little black dress. It is THE dress to wear to be as mysterious as the panther. Wear it in winter in 3/4 sleeves but also in summer in the sleeveless version.[/caption] Continue reading →

I live in jeans, trainers, tshirts and sweatshirts.  It is very boring but quite frankly when it comes to what I shove on in the morning I am okay about being boring.  What can I say, I'm a practical kinda gal and the casual look sits happily with my lifestyle.  Sometimes I'd like to be a little more styled but it's taken a while to realise that it's unlikely! Continue reading →