Category - Sewing

I'm taking part in the Sewing Likes Tag, where I share answers regarding my sewing favorites.

The Sewing Faves Tag

1 month ago

Did a bit of #brightsewing to brighten up a derry winter, just in time for the Bright Sewing challenge.

Bright Sewing

2 months ago

Sharing my #makenine2019 plans, by sketching them out on my 1990 Crayola Fashion Designer. Focusing on 9 garments that I want to make and need in my wardrobe, as opposed to 9 specific patterns.

Make Nine 2019 Sewing

2 months ago

Kicking off an all-new season of Akram's Ideas with the Re"SEW"loutions tag.

2019 Re”Sew”loutions

2 months ago

Now that the holidays are over, and I’ve given out all the gifts I made, I thought I'd share with you all my holiday makes.

Holiday Makes

3 months ago

Taking a look back at 2018 and sharing my latest autumn makes, my fave patterns of the year, my most fun makes and of course my proudest make of the year.

2018 Sewing Review

3 months ago

Back in October for my birthday, I had a special Photoshoot done by the one and only Cherry Dollface. Take a look at the photos and hear all about my me-made birthday dress.

Cherry Pinup Photos

3 months ago

Sharing my 2018 One Week One Pattern #OWOP round up and my complete Delphine Skirt collection.

My Delphine Collection – #OWOP

3 months ago

The sad tale of my many sewing fails that ultimately lead to this year's holiday dress made for #TheLittleRedDressProject challenge.

Red Dress 2018

3 months ago

Another wrap skirt, this time using McCalls 7129 using a black floral print cotton and a black and white gingham on the reverse.

McCalls 7129 a Reviersable Wraps Skirts

3 months ago

The perfect pairing for autumn, a cinnamon colored Freya top and a UFO wrap skirt in a floral navy print.

A Freya & Wrap Skirt for Autumn

3 months ago

What is cake without frosting? Sharing my little gold dress I made for the #sewfrosting sewing challenge.

Sew Frosting in Gold

4 months ago

As the month turn colder it's time to share my winter sewing plans in another episode of "On the Sewing Table".

On the Sewing Table – Winter 2018/2019 Sewing Plans

4 months ago

As an early birthday present my husband took me to Joplin, Missouri to do some antiquing and what would become my last epic fabric haul of 2018.

Last Epic Fabric Haul of 2018

4 months ago

The big reveal of my #CozyCardiChallenge project and it's no suprise I made the #PumpkinCardi from Coco Wawa Crafts. See how I hacked this pattern to make a extra ruffly cropped version.

Cozy Cardi Challenge Pumpkin Cardi Reveal

5 months ago

A quick pattern review for the Coco Wawa Crafts Pumpkin Dress, that I made in, what else, a pumpkin colored jersey.

An Autumn Jumper Dress the Coco Wawa Crafts Pumpkin

5 months ago

A step-by-step tutorial for drafting a Peter Pan collar for any neckline.

How to Draft a Peter Pan Collar

5 months ago

Another Sew 'n' Tell where I share my sewing makes, this time my 2018 summer sewing makes.

Sew N’ Tell – My Summer Sewing Makes

5 months ago

Sharing my 3 Variations of the Megan Dress from Tilly & The Buttons, Love at First Stitch book and another 2018 Make Nine project marked off the list.

Megan Dress in 3 Styles

5 months ago

One Orla dress in my wardrobe wasn't enough so I whipped up another one this time in a vintage floral fabric.

A Vintage Floral Orla Dress

5 months ago

Sharing what's on the sewing table, my autumn 2018 sewing plans, which include a birthday dress, cozy cardi and vintage coat.

On the Sewing Table – Autumn 2018 Sewing Plans

5 months ago

Sharing my Sound of Music inspired Summer Playsuit featuring my all new CocoWawa Crafts Cherry Shorts.

Sound of Music Insipired Summer Playsuit

5 months ago

Sharing a mash-up of two of my favorite top patterns and a little creative color blocking as well.

A Quick Mashup & Creative Color Blocking

6 months ago

I'm a strong believer that pretty much all dresses and skirts need pockets. That's why I'm sharing my method for adding side seam pockets to any skirt.

How To Add Pockets To Any Skirt

6 months ago

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