Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

I spent a splendid day with two lovely ladies – Maria (of the Maria Apron Wrap Fame) and Wendy (of the new smock pattern). We very excitedly travelled into London by train, I shall gloss over the joys of signal failure, train delays, absolutely NO TRAINS at one point – stiff British upper lip and […]

New Release…PDF Sewing Pattern

THE WENDY ARTISAN SMOCK – PDF sewing pattern. *** New release offer – 25% off! *** I’m so pleased to announce that my 2nd pattern has been released! Hurrah! This lovely smock pattern is just delightful to wear and makes quite the creative statement. With two neckline versions and 3/4 length sleeves, the Wendy Smock […]

How to Gather Fabric Tutorial

How to sew Gathering. This is a very straightforward and easy way to sew gathering on any garment

Instagram first for Maven!

                                  I’m so excited to share this with you all…The first Maria Wrap Apron has appeared on Instagram! YAY!! Maddy posted her apron on her lovely Instagram Salt_of_the North. She has made such a beautiful job of this one. […]