May 2026

When, why and how did you start sewing?

I first started sewing as a child with my Nan. She taught me to sew by hand to begin with and then moved on to teaching me how to use her sewing machine. The first garment I made with her was when I was about 13 and we sewed an A-line mini skirt with a waistband and zip. I’m pretty sure all I did was sew the straight seams, but I still remember feeling very proud of that make! 

In 2016, when looking for a way to calm my very overactive mind, I returned to sewing. I started sewing things for the house - cushion covers, storage baskets and even a quilt! I moved on to dressmaking in 2018, very quickly caught the bug and haven’t looked back! 

Do you have a favourite type of fabric or print you love to sew?

I love bright colours and wear colour all year round. The colours I wear tend to change with the season, but blues feature in all the seasons!

I love a floral print but have recently been branching out into animal print, gingham and even plains! My favourite fabric is viscose. I love the feel of it and how it drapes.

Do you have a sewing tool you can’t live without?

My Prym turning set are fantastic for easily turning through drawstrings or straps. My unpicker gets a fair amount of use as well! 

What made you sign up to ThreadySetGo and why do you love it?

Sewing can be quite a solitary hobby and I don’t have anyone around me who loves it as much as I do! I love the social sessions for the inspiration, the support and the community. I was incredibly nervous to join my first session but I’m so glad I did as everyone is just so friendly and supportive.

If you could have your dream, no-expense-spared sewing day what would it look like?

I’d have someone else on hand to do all the interfacing (the one sewing job I don’t like!) If it was my dream day, I would have a constant supply of tea and Party Rings biscuits delivered to my sewing table at regular intervals so I didn’t have to stop mid project, I would have my headphones in and I would listen to music all day (apart from when I was joining the Thready Set Go social of course!) I would be sewing a blouse (my favourite thing to sew) and would be sewing a pattern I had made before so there would be no worries about making mistakes or whether it will fit!

What’s on the sewing table this week?

This week I am working on one of my favourite blouse patterns, the Nina Lee Park Lane blouse. I’ve opted for 3/4 length sleeves, the shoulder ruffle and I’m doing the regular neckline with no collar. I’m using a gorgeous Lise Tailor cotton sateen fabric that has been in my stash for a while, and I think it’s perfect for a simple blouse.