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Continuing to explore different ways of sewing with this Smoke flannel from our American Mammoth Plaid collection, it is so soft and perfect for accessories as well as clothing. Here I've made the Parkwood Cowl a sewing pattern by Wendy Ward of MIY Collection. This fabric is brushed on both sides, here I used it for both the lining and the outer for that extra fabulous warmth! As this fabric isn't quite wide enough for the pattern I cut it length ways, the plaid design and the grain allows for this taking up around 1.5 metres. Fun to make and quick too!  

I want to make things that don't resemble lounge wear in this beautiful luxurious Mammoth plaid flannel imported from the US and this is my first make. I love the Top 64 sewing pattern by Merchant and Mills, it's one of my favourites that works well in many different types of fabrics. This burgundy version feels like a light weight sweater, so soft and super cosy without the bulk. It's been a while since sewing a plaid and I must be honest I found matching the design up really tricky and my attempt is definitely not perfect! To add to that I kept...

I'm still working my way sewing through the Edge Collection fabrics, a range I designed myself, exclusively hand woven for us in India. This Stanage Ikat design is inspired by the granite boulders that run along the landscapes on the outskirts of Sheffield. This is the Staple Dress by April Rhodes and it's super easy to make, it is literally just two pattern pieces plus pockets! I love this washed black and the very faint line running through the grain is just a feature of the particular piece I cut, it can change throughout. As always this fabric is fabulous to...

In a bid to not give in to winter, I wanted to share a make in this Lithuanian linen fabric from our collection. The Bantam top sewing pattern by Merchant and Mills is from their amazing work book. This top is lovely to wear and linen is just right, especially in the heat. I love that this sewing pattern fits me well, a lot of vest styles are usually too low at the chest. The bias binding on the neckline is a little fiddly, it's worth taking the time as you get this perfect shape that sits beautifully. Please excuse the bra straps and a creased look but it's real! ...

Just returned from our very chilled trip to Ibiza for our family holiday. The further North you go the more relaxed it gets! I made this self drafted halter top for my daughter Amber in our hand dyed African damask (her favourite Faberwood fabric). We decided this was the perfect time for a summer top going for that boho vibe. This fabric is very unique, hand dyed in Africa onto a damask cotton, for a luxurious feel. I love making things like this, where you make things to tie and fit as you go along, a good dose of DIY style!

This is my first make using fabric from our new bespoke Ikat collection. Having three designs to pick from I've had a little trouble deciding which one to start on first! This top is from a favourite sewing book of mine called Lotte Jansdotter Everyday Style which has lots of lovely simple sewing patterns and includes inspiring 'look book' style photography. The Kiomi top comes as a dress too and is quite an A line, floaty shape. I made one in linen last summer and I've worn it loads. My favourite feature is the neck binding which has an unusual assembly method but is perfect for...