Tag Archives: Tilly and the Buttons

Mathilde Blouse En Rouge

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

This is my second version of The Mathilde Blouse, made with a viscose from Stone Fabrics. I used a red cotton sateen for the cuffs and covered them with white lace I had in my stash. I also treated myself … Continue reading →

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Mathilde Giveaway No. Two Goes Live!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Remember when I launched the Mathilde Giveaway Times Three? To celebrate my third blog birthday, Tilly and the Buttons and I came up with a giveaway that had a twist. Whoever won the Mathilde blouse pattern from me, would automatically … Continue reading →

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The Great British Sewing Bee – People Who Care

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

So, it’s four days since the first episode went live of The Great British Sewing Bee. I know this, because I also know that it is three full days until I can sit down and watch the next one. Obsessed, … Continue reading →

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Bloggers Abound

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Squint and you’ll make out my lace hem tutorial at the bottom of this lace-themed page in the April issue of Sew Magazine, out now. A few readers alerted me to this on Twitter – thanks, guys. Though all of … Continue reading →

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Mathilde Giveaway Times Three!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Today is the third anniversary of my blog and I’m here to offer a celebratory giveaway with a difference! You know that I’m a big fan of Tilly and the Button’s Mathilde blouse. And you appreciate that I like to … Continue reading →

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The Mathilde Blouse – Perfection

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

This is the Mathilde Blouse, first commercial pattern released by Tilly and the Buttons. Let me repeat that – the first time she’s ever tried drafting a pattern for others to use. She’s never done this before. Get that? Now … Continue reading →

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Tilly’s Tucks

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I’m working on Tilly’s Mathilde blouse, adding the tucks. Well, I say I’m working – this is the first time in over a week that I’ve touched my sewing machine. How did that happen? With these tucks, don’t think you … Continue reading →

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It’s All Go!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

I am deeply flattered to be included in Stitch And Witter‘s series of interviews around Handmade Style. I’m firmly convinced I don’t have much sense of my own style, but you can read my answers here. Thanks so much, Joanne! … Continue reading →

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Crochet Is Interfering With My Sense Of Who I Am!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I know myself. I understand how I operate. Start a project, finish a project. Start a project, finish a project. Repeat. I’m not one of those people who has multiple makes on the go, swivelling on the spot, frozen like … Continue reading →

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Sew Over It Workshop Fun

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

Does anyone remember Tilly’s Day In The Life interview with Lisa Comfort of Sew Over It? I really enjoyed reading about this Clapham coffee shop and sewing mecca. So when I was kindly invited to a press workshop, wild horses … Continue reading →

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