Laura’s Florence May Liberty Dress — A Sweet Village Story

Liberty dress

Laura has made this beautiful florence may dress using Florence May A from the 2022 Liberty Classics Collection. This dress has the most wholesome backstory that is bound to make you smile. As well as being a great dressmaker, Laura is also a wonderful storyteller. Here she is to tell us about this gorgeous dress … Read more

Sweet Liberty Knot Bag — Reversible Strawberries and Cream Make

Liberty Tana Lawn Strawberries And Cream A Bag

Ellie from the Creative Studio has made this reversible Liberty fabric knot bag using Strawberries and Cream Tana Lawn from the SS22 collection. Here she shares her easy sewing pattern make and her first dressmaking project. “I instantly fell in love with Strawberries and Cream as soon as I saw it and was eagerly awaiting … Read more

Laura’s Reversible Detachable Collar — Liberty Quilting Cotton

Laura has made this gorgeous Liberty Detachable Collar which is fully reversible.  It’s got a lovely vintage style about it and I love the fact that it is two garments in one.  Laura told me about the project below: “I have never had any need to do the whole ‘Christmas jumper’ thing. Certainly no need … Read more

Pretty Paisley Dress in Liberty Abbey Road — A 1940s Wrap Style

Sarah from the studio has made this Pretty Paisley Dress.  Now that the summer is coming here in the UK we are all thinking about making lovely summer dresses.  Liberty Tana Lawn is great for making lightweight summer dresses. It feels lovely next to the skin and is delicate enough to be lovely and cool. … Read more

Beautiful Liberty Blouse in Donna Leigh — Pleated Sleeves by The Sewing Room

Sara from the studio has had this Beautiful Liberty Blouse made for her and I wanted to share it with you.  It’s a really sweet blouse and I especially love the sleeve detail. Sara said that she has always loved Donna Leigh and really wanted something made from it.  Sara had the top made for … Read more

Festive Wiltshire Dress — A Christmas Party Make by the Lewes Sewing Bees

This Festive Wiltshire Dress is the last of the series of projects by the lovely Lewes Sewing Bees.  Gill Nicholls has made this gorgeous dress using one of my exclusive Wiltshire fabrics. I love this dress.  It can be worn at the festive drinks parties or for the rest of the year for any special … Read more

Liberty Kimono Jacket in Juno’s Feather — A Silk Satin Evening Make

Anna has made this super stylish Liberty Kimono Jacket using a gorgeous Liberty silk.  This jacket is perfect for a summer evening out.  It can be worn with jeans to create a casual yet smart look.  The shine and drape of the fabric really makes the garment shimmer and hang really beautifully. The fabric:  It’s … Read more

Beautiful Betsy Dress in Exclusive Pink Gold — A 1940s Vintage Style Make

Beautiful Betsy Dress

The lovely Tracy Aplin (or Sewing Tracy as she is also known) has made this Beautiful Betsy Dress. The pattern Tracy has used for this Beautiful Betsy Dress is called Blitz by Sew La Di Da Vintage.  It’s a 1940’s style inspired dress.  The original pattern has an open neck and a Peter Pan collar. … Read more