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I finished my @theassemblylineshop cuff dress last

I finished my @theassemblylineshop cuff dress last night and it's looking lush! 💜 The viscose challis from @rainbowfabrickilburn was lovely to sew with and I can't get enough of that purple and orange combo. 🧡 I had a few concerns about 'old lady vibes' as I was sewing, but the finished dress looks super pretty and now I can't wait to swish around in it! 💜

I made some chocolate and marshmallow scones last

I made some chocolate and marshmallow scones last week and served them with the leftover cream from my Semlor - they were TASTY! 🤤 But let's be honest - this picture is really just an excuse to show off my gorgeous hand-knitted jumper. 💁‍♀️ @patsypoomakes (who is a fantastic seamstress AND an awesome knitter) made it for me for Christmas and it is AMAZING! 💗 You can find out more about the pattern/yarn on her original post and see lots more of her brilliant knitting over on her grid. 👭

I think I first saw the phrase #sewingboner used b

I think I first saw the phrase #sewingboner used by @jasikaistrycurious - it was quickly adopted and is now said frequently (with the associated phallic emoji of course) whenever @patsypoomakes and I chat about sewing! 🍆 The absolute LEGEND that is @pinkcoatclub made us these exclusive 'sewing boner' labels for Christmas and they are BRILLIANT! 🙌🏼 I'm making a @theassemblylineshop #TALCuffDress in this lush viscose from @rainbowfabrickilburn this week and I sure hope I get to use one of these bad boys! 😄 I'm very curious to know... what gives you a sewing boner? A sharp collar point? Immaculate topstitching? A perfect button hole? Please share in the comments! 💁‍♀️

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