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Grainline Studio Hadley Dress Hack using Rico Design Double Gauze by Ella

Grainline Studio Hadley Dress Hack using Rico Design Double Gauze by Ella
Pairing a perfect fabric and pattern combination is always my aim when creating my me-made wardrobe. When Harriet sent me a metre and half of cott...

Emma's Tilly and the Buttons Viscose Seren Dress

Emma's Tilly and the Buttons Viscose Seren Dress
As soon as I saw this gorgeous viscose come in at Sew Me Sunshine, I knew I had to have to it! It is a stunning bright blue covered in white polka ...

Helen's Closet Needlecord Yanta Overalls by Chantelle

Helen's Closet Needlecord Yanta Overalls by Chantelle
Helen's Closet Yanta Overalls sewn in needlecord fabric.

Bea's Tilly and the Buttons Freya & Agnes Dress with Breastfeeding Hack

Bea's Tilly and the Buttons Freya & Agnes Dress with Breastfeeding Hack
Fashion as a breastfeeding Mum is often very limited and I was honoured when Harriet asked if I would like to write my tutorial for the Sew Me S...

Joy's Tilly and the Buttons Romy Top with back bow detail tutorial

Joy's Tilly and the Buttons Romy Top with back bow detail tutorial
I think this might be the first time I’ve made a garment and then immediately cut into and made it again from scratch. I was tugging awkwardly at t...

Papercut Patterns Pinnacle Top in Atelier Brunette Viscose by Atia

Papercut Patterns Pinnacle Top in Atelier Brunette Viscose by Atia
I have been on the lookout for lightweight breathable fabrics to make clothes for my upcoming travels abroad and thought the beautiful Atelier Brun...

Crinkle chiffon summer maxi dress and top tips for sewing with chiffon by Emily

Crinkle chiffon summer maxi dress and top tips for sewing with chiffon by Emily
As soon as I saw this crinkle chiffon fabric, I knew it was just the thing to make the floaty maxi dress of my dreams. Despite sewing for just over...

Viscose Linen Blend Maven Patterns French Dart Shift Dress by Susan

Viscose Linen Blend Maven Patterns French Dart Shift Dress by Susan
When Harriet asked me if I’d contribute a blog post for Sew Me Sunshine I was excited and very happy to help. After I’d had a good look at all thei...

Butterick 4386 made with Stretch Triple Crepe for Love Sewing Magazine issue 64 by Mel

Butterick 4386 made with Stretch Triple Crepe for Love Sewing Magazine issue 64 by Mel
  I wear a lot of fitted dresses to work, but this section of my wardrobe only features ready-to-wear garments. I was delighted when Love Sewing ...

Cotton Lawn Alice & Co Iceberg, By Hand London Anna and Tilly and the Buttons Martha Dress by Dominique

Cotton Lawn Alice & Co Iceberg, By Hand London Anna and Tilly and the Buttons Martha Dress by Dominique
For my first Sew Me Sunshine Bloggers make I was heavily inspired by the prairie dresses and bold, slightly over the top dresses that have been ap...

Denim In The Folds Button Up Dress by Dani

Denim In The Folds Button Up Dress by Dani
Well hello sunshines! I’m so happy to kick off my very first blog for Sew Me Sunshine, and to continue sharing my sewing journey with you. I reall...

Tessuti Mandy Boat Tee Made Using Cotton and Steel Jersey by Joy

Tessuti Mandy Boat Tee Made Using Cotton and Steel Jersey by Joy
As soon as I saw this Moonrise Posy fabric, I knew I had to have it! I’m a huge fan of Cotton and Steel fabrics as they wear and wash really well a...