What to Sew for Autumn / Winter 2024 – Dressmaking Inspiration
I generally feel that I am always behind the curve when it comes to seasonal sewing. A lot of people start planning their next season...
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Amy Budd
Nov 14 min read
How to Draft Your Own Dressmaking Patterns - 8 Great Resources
When I first started dressmaking, it didn’t really occur to me that there was any other way of making your own clothes aside from using...
Amy Budd
Oct 252 min read
Where To Buy Fabric Online
I often get asked where I buy my fabric for sewing and dressmaking and currently I’m not on a fabric buying ban as such, but I’m trying...
Amy Budd
Oct 183 min read
Sewing for Halloween 2024!
Its that time of year again when thoughts turn to spooky goings on, thinking about whether I have enough sweets in the house to give to...
Amy Budd
Mar 83 min read
Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto
I didn’t think I would be writing this blog…..I thought I had missed out. The Gabrielle Chanel Fashion Manifesto exhibition at the V & A...
Amy Budd
Feb 192 min read
Fabric shopping in Leeds City Centre
I had heard good things about fabric shopping in Leeds but had never actually visited....until last week that is! Armed with my list of...
Amy Budd
Feb 53 min read
Online Fashion Exhibitions
Last year I went to visit two excellent fashion exhibitions. One in Manchester - Unpicking Couture - and one in Edinburgh – Beyond the...
Amy Budd
Nov 30, 20233 min read
My Top Five Sewing Patterns for a Christmas Party Dress!
As December is just round the corner, party season is almost upon us which only means one thing…..which Christmas party dress can we sew...
Amy Budd
Oct 30, 20233 min read
My Top 5 Coat Patterns for Autumn / Winter 2023
As the days are getting shorter and the nights are drawing in, my mind has turned to Autumn / Winter sewing. The first category that...
Amy Budd
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Beyond the Little Black Dress - National Museum of Scotland
What do dressmakers dream of? Finding the perfect fabric for a new project? Realising that the blouse they have just made fits to...
Amy Budd
Oct 5, 20234 min read
York Fashion Week 2023
On a beautiful bright, sunny morning last week I took the train to York to take part in York Fashion Week 2023 (Part two). I first heard...
Amy Budd
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Second Hand September - Seven ways to get involved if you are a dressmaker!
Second Hand September is Oxfam’s campaign to encourage us all to shop second hand for this month and beyond. To donate, re-use, re-wear...
Amy Budd
Sep 9, 20232 min read
'Unpicking Couture' Exhibition at the Manchester Art Gallery
If you are looking for somewhere to visit in Manchester, definitely consider the 'Unpicking Couture' exhibition at the Manchester Art...
Amy Budd
Jun 8, 20233 min read
10 Things I Learnt from Me Made May 2023
1. Photography The first thing I learnt from Me Made May 2023 (well, I knew this already!) is that I really don’t like taking pictures...
Amy Budd
Apr 30, 20235 min read
Me Made May - 2023 Challenge
Me Made May is the brainchild of Zoe Edwards who runs the blog 'So, Zo...' (sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com) and also the Podcast Check...
Amy Budd
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Seven Ways to Customise Your Clothes!
Hi Everyone, I’m back again this week to talk about embellishing your clothes. Sometimes if money is tight and you can’t afford to buy...
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