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Creator & collector of life’s beautiful things, Daughters 💜 Friendships 💜 Sewing projects 💜 Food 💜Interiors 💜

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One skirt, endless personalities! ✨
There’s no greater joy for me than seeing the Ciao Maria Skirt pattern come to life in your hands!
Just look at these beauties:
🔹 Midi and maxi versions in geometric, floral, or gingham prints for a fresh, elegant look 🌸
🔹 Mini versions in tartan for a dynamic, modern style 👢
The Ciao Maria skirt is designed to adapt to every season, fabric, and spark of creativity. From long, flowing pleats to bold mini styles, my wonderful customers have done an exceptional job! 👏✂️
Which version is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! 👇
🛒 sewing pattern with step-by-step instructions available on the website (link in bio).
#CiaoMariaSkirt #CiaoPatterns #MeMade #SewingCommunity #HandmadeWardrobe IndiePatternCompany SewingPattern PDFPattern SewistsOfInstagram SewingInspiration

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Yesterday was just the best day at @surreysews #sewfizzteacated26 event! As usual I was in the moment and didn’t take many pics, but here are some I did get! (Outfit dets to follow! )

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Back at home and going through the pictures. What a fabulous evening it was. Met so many cool talented people. And Instagram friends IRL. Thank you @londonfrocktails again.
And also big thank you to @danieljames.photographic for the wonderful pictures.

#londonfrocktails2026 #sewover50

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#LondonFrocktails Part 3
The fabulous evening was full of lovely meetings, smile, laughters, hugs, chats, compliments - and pictures and selfies for keeping all the good memories.
As here a moment between Whendy @whendy7, Caroline @alwaysaheart, Helen @new_by_helen, Sue @sueleighlarkins and Morag @morag_cj.

Nice to meet Morag @morag_cj and Annette @annetteart1.

Sue @sueleighatkins took this nice picture with Jane, Morag @morag_cj, Annette @annetteart1 and myself.

It’s so nice to meet again! On LondonFrocktails 2024, my first Frocktails, I walked catwalk with Jeanette @jeanettesewnesme and met her again at WelshFrocktailsCumry in Aberswyth last year. Helen was the first I met at the Prosecco reception at Premier Inn in Aberswyth, and it’s so nice to meet her and also Sue @sueleighatkins again.

Hugs and chatting - that’s a Frocktails night!

The venue full of chatting and laughter. Behind the magical St Paul’s Cathedral.

A meeting between friends

Small groups with sewers chatting. Frocktails outfits are also bags - look at Whendy’s special bag.

A nice Frocktails night starts with chatting.

Maxine @maxine.norris, Jane and Annette @annetteart1 - So nice to see them again!

Susie @susietaylor313 and Jo @vintage_jo_sew_and_sew are chatting. I met them at Aberswyth last year, and follow their participation at Frocktails around in Europe (the weekend after London in Madrid).

A new group with sewing friends.

A short video from the venue with the balcony.

Out at the balcony again, meeting Melanie @melaniekeane, Sue @susanyoungsewing and Elke @sewthreadbear. Sue and Elke has hosting a fabulous Frocktails evening - thank you to them and Janene @ooobop and Michele @offshesews - for giving us a possibility to meet and get lots of memories and probably new friendships.

A chat with Tricia @morrissews and Dunja @cousettedunjette. Later in the evening Dunja walked the catwalk with me and Rachel.

So nice to see Carmen @carmencitablog again. We met at Aberswyth and walked the catwalk together. She are hosting @lefrocktaildeparis - wish I could go.

I had a nice chat and first meeting with lovely Lizzy @lizzyostyling and Louise @curlyraspberryadventures. And we got a

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How can 20 photos capture @londonfrocktails

I’ve tried with this selection, excuse me for not knowing everyone’s names. I met so many of my IG friends in real life for the first time and this connection for me is what I treasure. Thank you to everyone in the room, the night was one to remember.

1. It was an honour to walk the catwalk with @_marilyn_kelly and @sewitwithdi
2. My Frocktails bestie @netty_threads in our hotel lobby.
3. Finally we met… @cazsews has been so supportive and motivating over this past year..
4. @welshfrocktailscymru and @southcoastfrocktails meet Sewfizzteacated
5. I feel like I’ve known @judithrosalind #for ages, so nice to meet irl at last.
6. The lights went up at midnight and I spotted @5arahel wearing this very sophisticated jacket. I wish we’d had more time to chat.
7. Such a beautiful location on the South Bank.
8. @corriesfancygoods what a beautiful voice Corrie has, I didn’t know she was Welsh..we chatted over the cheese.
9. Smiles.
10. @sewthreadbear @maxine.norris
11. @susietaylor313 @susanyoungsewing and Jo
12. Is that me amongst this array of @sewover50 editors? I’m honoured to be part of this team.
13. Our catwalk compères and 2 of my wonderful friends @sueleighatkins @new_by_helen
14. Lindy @stokxpatterns The first trousers I made were Lindy’s #stokxsquarepants I’m going to make another, would anyone like a collab with me?
15 Nearly midnight…is that @sewthreadbear and @susanyoungsewing
16. Three of the brilliant organising team @sewthreadbear @susanyoungsewing @offshesews
17 @kneesmakes @kathryns9296 @susietaylor313
18. @velosews and friends.
19. @stokxpatterns @suestoney
20. @mylifeinfabric @septemberfaden eleni_sews

Thanks @danieljames.photographic for some stunning shots.
@sewover50

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More @londonfrocktails photos 🤩

The professional ones; cat walking, hugging, laughing & chatting ❤️ Such amazing memories ❤️

Thank you to the organisers again for getting us all together for a magical evening, and to @danieljames.photographic for the superb photos and another opportunity to reminisce ❤️

Thanks to my catwalk buddies @maxine.norris & @fontanka117 ❤️ And to everyone in the room for making it so special ❤️

What I have realised though, seeing the professional photos, is that there were so many people I didn’t get to chat to… can we do it all again please? 🤔

#londonfrocktails #londonfrocktails26 #sewingcommunity #sewingfriends #sewingfriendsarethebest

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Thank you @londonfrocktails for all the hard work you’ve done. It was so much fun!
Here are the snippets of what I have on my phone. Unfortunately the majority of the pictures are blurry.

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𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 💕

We love seeing our patterns come alive in your hands. Unique and beautiful, just like you.

Get inspired by your fellow sewistas and keep sharing and complementing each other’s makes. Let’s make the sewing community a little more beautifu💕

#FibreMood #SewingPattern #SewingMagazine #Sewista #BelgianFashion

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When you discover that your Instagram sewing friend lives in the same city!! What a joy to meet Maxine and here’s to some fun times ahead! #sewingfriends #lovesewing #summerdresses

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Is it a frill, flounce or a ruffle?
The words are used interchangeably and if you search for frill it comes up with a ruffle..and a flounce in between!
What’s the difference? A frill/ruffle have volume added all the way through the pattern piece from top edge to circumference edge then it’s gathered at the top edge where it’s attached to the garment. A flounce only has additional volume at the lower circumference edge. The edge attached to the garment stays flat.

Guesses please in the comments…

1. @sewbikeknit #bertinamooreblouse

2. @tremayne_sewstyle @knowmepatterns 2069

3. @maxine.norris @simplicity S3134

4. @madebyarjaan @fibremood Simone

5. @pamela.archer.pa2019

6. @formandreform @taukomagazine 19 Gerda dress

7. @freddy_knits #playdateblouse

@sharesewover50
#SewOver50 #SewOverAgeism #rufflesfrillsflounces

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✨ Maison Fauve’s Faves ✨
Another week, another round of your gorgeous handmade creations 😍
From bold prints and beautiful colour combinations to dreamy dresses and everyday favourites, we absolutely love seeing how you make your Maison Fauve patterns your own 🫶
A huge thank you to everyone who tags us and shares their makes - there’s nothing we love more than seeing the creativity of the #femmefauve community 💌
Which look is inspiring your next sewing project? 👀✨
Keep tagging @maisonfauveuk and using #maisonfauveuk for the chance to feature in our next Maison Fauve’s Faves 🤎
#maisonfauveuk #maisonfauvesfaves #handmade

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Had a fantastic week in Aber 😍 Head over to my vlog for a catch up on a holiday wardrobe that doesn't include wafting round a pool! I pack light. Always.

What memades do you deem worthy enough for bag space?

https://youtu.be/6GO97_QsZsM?is=ASJ0XSsRh-mW88Gd

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