About This Blog

There are so many amazing sewers blogging out there. Their blogs are like works of art. Beautiful vintage patterns, amazing chintzy fabrics, full skirts and tiny waists. I can spend hours happily basking in their glory, revelling in their nostalgic comfort, aspiring to their perfectly poised perfection....

... The only problem is, I'd just never wear a vintage garment. They don't suit me. I don't have the figure for it! I wear bold patterns sparingly. I like simple shift dresses and blocks of colour. I need comfortable, smart outfits to survive a day in the office, the commute across London and the challenges of raising a toddler. And so that's what I want to sew. And that is what I will try to blog about. I'm a beginner, but I have pretty lofty ambitions. However, I suspect this blog will mostly be highlighting many, many mistakes!!  

The Village Green Preservation Society this is not. But that doesn't mean I don't love The Kinks.