Alison Ivens

I BLUMMIN' LOVE THIS FABRIC!!!! And so does my boy, obviously! O...M...G... I can't tell you how much I love the colours, it makes »

This is a PDF pattern by Sew Over It, one I've been coveting for a good while now. After Christmas I saw that they were having »

I was soooooo excited about this pattern! As I mentioned in my plans for 2018 post this was given to me as a competition prize. I »

Well, 1st March came around again very quickly! I'm sure it was only last week that I was making a pelican for last years The Giraffe, »

Well... today I did it! I entered the Dressmaker of the Year competition run by Make It Today magazine and sponsored by Simplicity. Let me first »

Anyone who knows me or has talked to me about sewing will know that I love colour and pattern! I gravitate towards bright colours. I rarely »

It took a while to whittle down but here are my nine planned makes for 2018! I think there is a bit of variety there and, »

Happy New Year everyone! Roll on 2018! This post has been in the making since the beginning of October! But it has had to be left »

I'm so excited to post this as I've made it from start to finish in one day! This pattern was on my wish list for a »

I quite enjoy making things to give to people as birthday or Christmas presents. But I'm afraid I only give to those I know will appreciate »