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One of my favourite Me Made May outfits so far 👖✨ I finally sewed the Roan Trousers after having them on my sewing list for YEARS and I already want more pairs. Tall girl approved ✔️ Comfortable ✔️ Actually wearable every day ✔️ I’ve just uploaded my Week One #MeMadeMay2026 vlog over on YouTube if you want to see more of the outfits I’ve been wearing this week and a little fabric catch up too 💛

I’m taking part in Me Made May again this year and sharing what I wore during the first week 👗 This week is a mix of well-loved makes, a few outfits I don’t wear often enough, and some pieces that reminded me why I sew my own wardrobe in the first place. I’ve also had some lovely fabric arrive this week (you know I can’t resist sharing that!) and I chat a bit about what I’m planning to make next. ✨ Let me know in the comments — which outfit was your favourite? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:48 Day One – McCalls M8256 (Figo Peony Quilting Cotton) 01:11 Day Two – True Bias Emerson Pants (Orange Stretch Fabric) 02:15 Day Four – Tilly and the Buttons Agnes 03:02 Day Five – Tilly and the Buttons Indigo (Figo Print) 03:25 Day Six – Tilly and the Buttons Marnie (Simplicity Quilting Cotton) 04:38 Day Seven – True Bias Emerson Pants (Stretch Deadstock Cord) + Fibre Mood Norma Blouse 05:30 Day Eight – Emporia Patterns Roan Trousers (Deadstock Cotton Twill) + Fibre Mood Norma Blouse 07:05 Sewing Street Appearance 07:32 John Scott’s Sambramha Collection (Lewis & Irene) 07:54 Together is Better – Wrendale Designs Collection 09:02 Sewing Plans for Next Week – McCalls M7789

The latest Wrendale Designs collection from Haywood Studio arrived with me this week and it is absolutely stunning! Along with these 7 prints there are also 2 panels. You could look at it for hours and still find more cute details.

This year I’m approaching Me Made May a little differently… 👀 I’m keeping things realistic, giving myself some breathing room, and leaning into pieces I already love wearing. But don’t worry — it’s not all quiet sewing time… I’ve got a ball, a wedding, and a holiday coming up, so there’s definitely still plenty of opportunity for some fun me-made outfits ✂️ In this video I’m sharing my pledge for 2026 and how I’m planning to make it work for real life. Let me know if you’re taking part this year — are you going all in or keeping it flexible like me?

New fabric has just arrived and I’m officially out of space 😅 There are some really lovely pieces in this delivery — from cotton lawns to floaty dressmaking fabrics — and I’ll be sharing a closer look next. If you’d like to see more, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it ✂️ You can also browse what’s already been added here: 👉 www.thefabricsquirrel.com/shop I’ll also be on Sewing Street at 8am on Monday launching my fabric collection 👀 #fabrichaul #sewing #dressmaking #fabricshop #smallbusinessuk

This is the Majestic Swan fabric collection by Beth Salt for Craft Cotton Company. I’ve always loved her use of colour, and this palette of dusty pinks, soft blues and greens works so beautifully together. Such a lovely collection to sew with.

POV: your husband gets a WWE-themed stag do… and you have to make a Stone Cold Steve Austin outfit 🤯 Did I pull it off?!

I took a trip to the NEC Creative Craft Show and Sewing for Pleasure and thought I’d share a little look around, what I actually bought (not much this time!), and a few tips if you’re thinking of going. It’s one of those days that’s always inspiring, even if you don’t come home with loads. In this video: – A quick look inside the show – A few of my favourite bits – What I bought – Tips for visiting (what I’d do differently next time!) If you’ve been before I’d love to know what you thought — is it worth it for you? #sewing #nec #craftshow #sewingvlog #fabricshopping