Sew Inappropriate – Ogden Cami
Given the frigid temperatures that descended on London this last week, you’d think I would have taken the opportunity to make myself something that kept my kidneys warm eh? But no, I was sew...
View ArticlePaisley cotton velveteen jacket for the ‘tween days
Every since I made my grey wool houndstooth jacket I’ve been on the lookout for fabric to make another simple, boxy jacket, this time for the in-between seasons. In Spotlight late last year, I spied...
View ArticleSeasonally inappropriate trousers
I finished an actual pair of trousers! Unfortunately I won’t be wearing them out of the house any time soon as there is snow forecast today and these are a lovely light linen cotton blend fabric… But...
View ArticleSeasonally Inappropriate
There’s something about January that has me thinking of what to make for the summer, although we’re still 5 months (at least) off being able to wear anything! I had the opportunity to test the...
View ArticleIntroducing the Make Nine Challenge
So, you may have noticed that there was no announcement concerning the February challenge. We had a theme & a sponsor all lined up, but the editorial team decided we needed to take a little...
View ArticleMake Nine Challenge: One down, eight to go
I decided to take part in the Make Nine challenge this year and put together my nine. Briefly they consist of three essential items that I really need to replace, three makes using vintage 1970s...
View ArticleMake Nine Challenge
i join in the make nine challenge each year and mostly achieve what i set out to make, which is crazy considering the volume of sewing i achieve in a year! i think i just get distracted with new...
View ArticleIntroducing the April Challenge – The Small Things
This April we’re back on track and all about the small things here at The Monthly Stitch. Panties, bras, bralettes, trunks, lingerie, shapewear–maybe even tights or socks! If you’re experienced at...
View ArticleA white Tank Top
It has been exactly five years ago when I posted my first makes here on TMS. Four pieces in the Sewing Double Challenge. Two jackets and two Sorbetto’s. I had just made the decision that I wanted to...
View ArticleGoodbye from The Monthly Stitch
Hello Monthly Stitchers, Kat and I began TMS in July 2013. Over the years we’ve had several wonderful editors help us out: Juliet, Nikki and more recently Ciara, Kyla and Elizabeth. Our first challange...
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