Merlie Makes: My Handmade Wardrobe

Mar 22, 2022

Merchant and Mills The Shepherd Skirt

I've mentioned this before: I get a bit, uh, obsessive, over some things. Like fabric that I see and absolutely must get some for myself....

Mar 22, 2022

Peppermint Magazine's Milton Pinafore

Another cult favourite, as soon as this released I knew I had to try it for myself. Pinafores are having a bit of a moment right now, and...

Mar 22, 2022

Tessuti's Lisa Dress

I'm sure you're familiar with the feeling of finding the dream fabric, the most perfect fabric you've ever seen, it must be in your hot...

Feb 12, 2022

McCall's M7969

Okay, this is a cult-favourite for a reason. For Number Three of my #makenine2022 I wanted to make sure I was sewing...

Jan 28, 2022

Papercut Patterns' Sequence Blouse

It's safe to say I'm a fan of Papercut Patterns. They were one of the first independent pattern companies I discovered when I ventured...

Hi, I'm Emily! I spend most of my free time sewing and while I really enjoy sharing my work on Instagram, this blog is my place where I can go more in depth about whatever it is I'm making.

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i like textiles, i like sewing, and i like talking your ear off about my handmade creations