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#AD The latest @iam_patterns collection has launch

#AD The latest @iam_patterns collection has launched today and I'm excited to share my version of the #IamRainbow sweatshirt! 🌈 I made it in some beautiful 'sea green' brushed back sweatshirting from @fabricsgalorelondon, which is SO snuggly. 🥰 If you're looking for a go-to sweatshirt pattern I highly recommend the Rainbow - you can make over SEVENTY different variations including three different types of pockets, four lengths and options to include a zip and a hood! 👏🏻 I wanted a lightweight layer for yoga, so I made the classic length in a size 38 for a relaxed fit and opted for a neckband, no ribbing and welt pockets - swipe to see! ➡️ These were much easier to sew than I expected in a thick stretch fabric and I'm so pleased with how they turned out. I really love my sweatshirt and I'm already thinking about which version I'll make next! 🌈

AD disclosure: I was given a pattern of my choice from the new collection and invited to sew and share it ready for today's launch.

It's been absolutely raining peaches in our garden

It's been absolutely raining peaches in our garden for the last few weeks! 🍑 These three beauties went into a batch of peach, vanilla and poppy seed scones and they were delicious! 🍑 Sadly a lot of the fruit has gone to waste this year, so I'm going to cut the tree right back prior to next summer and make sure I thin out the peaches as they grow. 🍑

I'm very excited to finally share my @emporia_patt

I'm very excited to finally share my @emporia_patterns Kobi dress and even MORE excited to be their new dressmaking teacher! 🤩 Kobi is the first in a series of workshops we have planned and you can find out all about her in my latest blog post. ☝🏼 You can book this class through the Emporia website and for details of other upcoming workshops, make sure you follow @mint.button!🧵

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