The Tipsy Sewists

Ep 51 - Patterns Recommended By You!

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400

The Patterns

Wren Wrap Dress - Friday Pattern Company

Riviera Dress and Corset - Maiden Mary Designs

The Bella Dress - Lizzy Design Studio

The Willow Pattern - Cinnamon Daisy Studios

Nepheline Blouse - Vivian Shao Chen

Lane Pants - Sydney Graham

Syd Top - Sydney Graham

Jill Dress - Fibre Mood

Innes Dress - Just Patterns

Faulkner Pants - Helens Closet

Calla Trousers - Fabric Godmother

Teddy Dress - My Keeper

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Ep 50 - Sewing Plans and Pattern Drama

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Another random episode full of sewing tales and current pattern sharing drama!!!

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Ep 49 - WE ARE BACK BABY!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

S2 E1 - We are back!!! We thought we'd come on and have a catch up about everything we have been up to over the past year... We've missed you!

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Ep 48 - Interview with Elisalex Jewell, Founder of By Hand London

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Check out Elisalex's new book 'Made to Measure'

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Ep 47 - S/S 24 Fashion Trends and How To Sew Them

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Short Shorts

Puff and Pencil Breezy Shorts
Fibremood Dhalia Shorts
Maison Fauve Grand Bain Shorts

The Modern 60s Mini Dresses

True Bias Aster Dress
Fibre Mood Petula Dress
Viki Sews Becky Dress

Tailored Shirts

The Assembly Line Front Pleat Shirt
Sew Over It Lilian Blouse
Viki Sews Kaia Blouse

Bomber Jackets

Trend Patterns TPC4 The Bomber Jacket
Maison Fauve Dandelion Jacket
Viki Sews Romy Bomber

Tiered Maxi Skirts

True Bias Mave Skirt
Liberty London Megan Skirt
Simplicity S9816

Bows, Bows, Bows

Sew Over It Bow Clutch
Hair Bow
Tie Bow Blouse Assembly Line

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Ep 46 - Patterns We Are Loving Right Now!

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Find out all the patterns we can't stop thinking about right now!

Viki Sews Arlene
Belene Paris Alma Skirt
Pauline Alice Ayora Jacket
Viki Sews Romy Bomber
Silversaga Clara dress
Veronica Tucker Hazel Dress
Hey Sew Georgie Haymarket scarf

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Ep 45 - Guess The Pattern!

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Check out our instagram for the photos we refer to:

Picture 1 - Coyote ugly - Elbe textiles weyland tank, Simplicity m8055 skirt

Picture 2 - Blue suit - Homer and Howells blair blazer, viki sews halsey trousers

Picture 3 - Denim Skirt and jacket - viki sews cameron, smith jacket by style arc

Picture 4 - Red Evening Gown - Daria pattern making Rose cafe bustier

Picture 5 - Gingham Ganni Dress and Jacket - Nina Lee bakerloo blouse, viki sews imelda dress

Picture 6 - Taylor Swift - Bella loves patterns billy trousers, Named Clothing Isla trench coat, Aura Patterns, bustier (Etsy)

Picture 7 -Zara white trousers and white t shirt - True bias Ringer Rio T shirt, viki sews adeline trousers

Picture 8 - Black Dress and Gold Robe - Tammy handmade leona dress, Sew Over It sylvia robe

Picture 9 - Aspiga Jumpsuit, vogue V1719 jumpsuit

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Ep 44 - Christmas Party!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

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Ep 43 - Christmas Sewing and Accessories!

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Christmas Gift Ideas:
Oven Mitts
Placemats and matching napkins
Cushions
Jumpers/T-shirts (unisex)
Christmas Stockings
Make Up Bags
Oven Gloves
Apron
Scrunchies
Christmas Baubles

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Ep 42 - The Outerwear Edit

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It's coat season! Here are our winter coat and jacket reccommendations

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Ep 41 - Our 'Welcome Back' Episode

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We forgot that we had to release the Halloween episode first so this Welcome back is a bit odd but oh well! It's chatty and informal - a lot of randomness including should Hazel get a cleaner and Elle's new jeans.

TW - talk of blood and a fight at 11.45 to 14.30

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Ep 40 - Sewing for Halloween: Film and TV Edition

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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Ep 39 - Sewing Obsessions

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

delusional tipsy chit chat episode x

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Ep 38 - A/W 23 Fashion Trends and How to Sew Them

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Hazel's favourite episode!

The Oversized Coat

Viki Sews - Hayden Coat (https://thefoldline.com/product/vikisews-hayden-coat/) Height Bracket 5”1 - 6”1, sizes 34-52
Burda 6845 (https://thefoldline.com/product/burda-jacket-and-coat-6845/) size 10-20
Maison Fauve - Pam Coat (https://thefoldline.com/product/maison-fauve-pam-coat/) size 34-52

Deep V Sweaters

Viki Sews - Ruta Jumper (https://thefoldline.com/product/vikisews-ruta-sweater/) Height Bracket 5”1 - 6”1, sizes 34-52
Atelier Jupe - Charlie Jumper (https://thefoldline.com/product/atelier-jupe-charlie-sweater/) Sizes 34-52
Fibre Mood - Alice Pullover (https://thefoldline.com/product/alice-pullover/) Size XS - XXXL

The Bigger the Better Dresses

Lydia Naomi - Bubble Frock (https://www.lydianaomi.com/shop-patterns/bubble-frock-pdf-pattern) Size 0-20
Closet Core Patterns - Jo Dress (https://thefoldline.com/product/closet-core-patterns-jo-dress-and-jumpsuit/)
Know Me Dress ME2016 (https://thefoldline.com/product/know-me-dress-me2016/)

Drape Yourself

By Masin - Atlas Dress (https://www.sewingpatternsbymasin.com/sewing-patterns/atlaswrapdress)
Trend Patterns TPC9 (https://thefoldline.com/product/tpc9-drawstring-dress/)
Viki Sews - Colette Dress (https://thefoldline.com/product/vikisews-colette-dress-pdf/)

Jumbo Totes

Motif Studio Patterns Origami Tote (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1238437413/large-origami-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern)
Kylie and the Machine - Mule Tote (https://thefoldline.com/product/kylie-the-machine-mule-tote/)
By Hand London Ruffle Tote (https://byhandlondon.com/products/bhl-draft-it-yourself-ruffle-bag)

Winter Florals Fabric

https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/artisan-floral-cotton-lawn-black/
https://fabricgodmother.co.uk/ava-floral-viscose-ecovero-satin-navy/
https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/celia-floral-viscose-twill-magenta/

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Ep 37 - Sewing Tips for Beginners

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Some bits of advice we would give our new sewing selves!

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Ep 36 - Sewing Plans and Chat

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Find out what is on our cutting table and sewing plans for the future!

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Ep 35 - Sewing for Children

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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Ep 34 - Summer Accessories

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0400

@the.tipsysewists

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Ep 33 - Let's Talk Sustainable Sewing

Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Ep 32 - Sew A Summer Capsule Wardrobe

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sponsored by Wardrobe By Me - https://wardrobebyme.com/

T-shirt - Solar Tee- Papercut Patterns
Tank - Ogden Cami, True Bias
Shirt - Anna Shirt, Wardrobe By Me
Fancy top- Tudor Blouse, Stitch Witch
Shorts- Orion shorts, French Poetry
Trousers - Mara Trousers, Viki Sews
Dress - Freedom Dress, Wardrobe By Me
Light jacket/cardi- Ilford Jacket, Friday Pattern Company
Skirt - DIY Skirts, By Hand London
Jumper - Balloon Cardigan, Wardrobe By Me

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Ep 31 - What To Do When You Lose Your SEW-JO

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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Ep 30 - Jumpsuit and Boilersuit Patterns

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Check out our fave jumpsuit and boiler suit patterns:
Homer and Howell - Lennox Jumpsuit
Closet Core Patterns - Blanca flight suit
Tilly and the Buttons - Alexa Jumpsuit
Fibremood - Constance Overalls
McCalls - M7756
Peppermint Patterns Jumpsuit (FREE)
By Hand London - Holly Jumpsuit
Nina Lee - Carmel Jumpsuit
Fibremood - Tulia Jumpsuit

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Ep 29 - Sewing Films and Tv Shows

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sewing films and tv shows for you to enjoy whilst you sew up your next garment, or for a dose of inspiration!

Elle and Hazel x

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Ep 28 - Pattern Review; Cynthia Shirt and Kim Dress

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Elle reviews the Cynthia Shirt Pattern from Viki Sews and Hazel reviews the Kim Dress from By Hand London. Check out the finished garments on instagram @the.tipsysewists

Elle and Hazel xx

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Ep 27 - S/S 23 Fashion Trends and How To Sew Them

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our top fashion trend picks for Spring Summer 2023 and what sewing patterns to use so you can sew your own fashunnnnn outfits!

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Ep 26 - Stretch Sewing Patterns

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Some of our favourite stretch fabric sewing patterns:

Juliana Martejevs Vero Dress and Tia Dress and Ivy Top
Tammy handmade Jaya Jumpsuit
Sew over It Nasima Jumpsuit
Named Olo Tee and Pants Set
Tessuti Fabrics Avalon Pants
Style Arc Bert Knit Top
Paradise Patterns Blomma Tank
Bara Studio Eli T-shirt

And a huge thank you to our amazing sponsor, Diby Club!
https://doitbetteryourself.club/en-gb xxx

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Ep 25 - Sewing Goals 2023

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Sewing and podcast goals for the year ahead! x

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Ep 24 - Last of 2022 - Christmas Party!

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Thank you for an amazing year of podcasting! We can’t believe we’ve been getting tipsy and talking about sewing for a full year and are looking forward to making new episodes next year! Tune in to hear our years highlights

Elle and Hazel xx

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Ep 23 - The Christmas Party Edit

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sewing Patterns and Fabrics for the Christmas Party Season!!!

Here are the patterns we mentioned:

Tilly and the Buttons Indigo Dress
Tilly and the Buttons Marnie
Tammy Handmade Leona Dress
Vicki Sews Lourdes
Vicki Sews Iman Jumpsuit
Just Patterns - Veronica vest
By Hand London Sandeep dress
By Hand London Draft It Yourself Peplum Skirt
Cashmerette Upton Dress
Fibremood Simone
Vanessa Hansen - Carrie skirt

Fabric mentioned:

Fabric god mother - glitter wool lurex jersey - metallic
Rainbow fabrics - purple black floral party viscose jersey
New craft house - lurex crepe
Sew me sunshine - luxiourious heavy weight satin in navy
Hey sew sister dutch heritage rayon chintz

As always, please tag us in your makes and let us know what you think on Instagram @the.tipsysewists

This episode is sponsored by https://inahaystack.co.uk/
@in_a_haystack

Love Elle and Hazel xx

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Ep 22 - Everyday Jeans Pattern Review - New Craft House

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we review the Everyday Jeans Pattern by New Craft House.

Elle and Hazel x

Ps.
Please excuse some small audio issues we had with the microphone!

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Ep 21 - Sewing Room Organisation and an Interview with The Stash Hub

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

We chat about how you can organise your patterns, fabric and sewing room notions as well as a very special interview with Yvette from the new sewing app 'The Stash Hub' - Enjoy!!!!
Love Elle and Hazel x

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Ep 20 - Sewing Tools

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss what we have out on our sewing tables and the many tools you may want to have (or not have!) to enhance your hobby :)
Love Elle and Hazel xx

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Ep 19 - Unisex & Men's Sewing Patterns

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Patterns:

Mens Zip-Up Sweater - Wardrobe by Me
Ilford Jacket- Friday Pattern Company
Jackson Pullover - Helen’s Closet
S8753 - Simplicity
Mens All State Shirt - Merchant and Mills
Jacques Raincoat - I Am Patterns
Oliver Trousers - Viki Sews
Jacob Hoodie - Viki Sews

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Ep 18 - A/W Fashion Trends and How to Sew Them Part 2

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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A/W 22 Fashion Trends and How to Sew Them - part 1

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Midaxi Knit Dresses: Viki Sews- Leora ,Viki Sews - Eliza, Viki Sews - Siana

New Corsetry: Viki Sews - Tally, Kates Sewing Patterns- Sofie Hoody, Daria Pattern Making- Rose Cafe Bustier

Flared Trousers- Our Lady Of Leisure- Highball Pants, Style Arc- McKenzie Pants, Viki Sews - Hilary

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Ep 16 - The Swimwear Edit

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Let’s DIVE into some amazing swimwear patterns, fabric discussions and other water based (ish) ramblings!

Patterns:

Tilly and the Buttons - Coralie
Megan Nielsen - Cottesloe
Sew Over It - Zahra
Closet core - Faye
Edgewater Venue
Swim Style Patterns

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Ep 15 - Summer Sewing Fabric and Patterns

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Check out some of our top picks for summer 2022 fabric and patterns!

Patterns
Viki Sews- Heidi Playsuit, Lucia Dress, Salma Skirt, Oona Dress, Uni Dress

Friday Pattern Company- Saguaro Set, Saltwater Slip

Cashmerette- Holyoke Dress

Tilly and the Buttons- Seren Dress

Closet Core Patterns- Pietra Pants

Sycamore Road Patterns- Knot Top

Let us know your thoughts as always on Instagram @the.tipsysewists

Love Hazel and Elle x

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Ep 14 - Free Sewing Patterns

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Peppermint Patterns (Bardon Dress, Pocket Skirt, Paddington Top, Wide Leg PAnts, Spring shorts) the new Albion top

Mood Patterns ( the linda pants, the heath jumpsuit the poppy dress)

Viki Sews (Nikki Sweatshirt, Milana Dress)

Sew Mag (Ariana Midi, Jennifer Dress, Charlotte Playsuit)

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Ep 13 - Sewing Books

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We love books!!! Check out our recommendations for some sewing themed novels, celebrity books, pattern books and fashion encyclopaedias.

Enjoy!
Love Elle and Hazel xx

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Ep 12 - Q & A - 6 Month Special!

Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we answered some of your questions to mark 6 months of our podcast! We hope you enjoy it and thank you again for being such fabulous listeners!

Elle and Hazel x

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Ep 11 - Wedding Outfit Sewing Inspiration

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Our top patterns that we think would make the most gorgeous wedding guest outfits!

Patterns discussed (in order):
Sicily Slip Dress - Sewing Masin
Axis Dress - Papercut Patterns
Springe Dress - Sew Love Patterns
Saltwater Slip - Friday Pattern Company
Quinn Cowl Dress - Gracie Steel
Betty Dress - Sew Over It
Magnolia Dress - Deer and Doe Patterns
Pauline Dress - Closet Core Patterns
Roseclair Wrap Dress - Cashmerette
Sandeep Dress - By Hand London

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Ep 10 - Our Best and Worst Fabrics

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We talk through our top 3 favourite fabrics and 3 of our least favourite fabrics! Also a bonus fabric discussion all about tulle!
Do you agree with our fabric ratings?
Love Elle and Hazel
xx

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Ep 9 - A Sewing Chat with Hey Sew Georgie!

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Of course we had to have Hey Sew Georgie as our first guest as we are just such huge fan girls of her! We loved talking to Georgie about how she got into sewing, her fabric brand Hey Sew Sister and lots of other random tangents as always!

@heysewgeorgie
@heysewsister
@the.tipsysewists

Elle and Hazel xx

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Ep 8 - Reviewing The Heather Blazer

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We both went away and sew'd the Heather Blazer by Friday Pattern Company - in this episode we discuss the pattern, how we both found the making process and also question some of our choices..!

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Ep 7 - Sewing Wins & Sewing Fails!

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A couple of sewing wins and a LOT of sewing fails... this is a wild ride of an episode! Let us know your stories on @the.tipsysewists! Elle & Hazel xx

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Ep 6 - Valentine's Day Special!

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Happy Valentine's Day! Today we talk about all the things we LOVE about sewing and the sewing community including sewing accounts, pattern designers and cool gadgets!

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Ep 5 - Fashion Trends & How to Sew Them

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Hey Sewists!
In this episode, Hazel uses her fashion knowledge to talk through 6 of the upcoming spring/summer '22 fashion trends and corresponding sewing patterns, so that you can sew your own fashionista wardrobe!
Today is a long one, but we think it's worth it ;)
Let us know your thoughts!
Love Elle and Hazel x
*contains some swearing

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Ep 4 - Our Best and Worst of Sewing!

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we talk through our very controversial best and worst things about sewing... apologies in advance for our confessions!! Love Elle and Hazel x

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Ep 3 - 2021 Sewing Trends!

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we pop open a bottle of bubbly and chat about the year's best and worst sewing trends (in our humble opinion!). Love Hazel & Elle xx

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Ep 2 - Our Favourite Indie Sewing Patterns

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

As sewists we all have our favourite patterns, join us as we delve into our pattern stash - with the focus on Independent designers! We will reflect on our past makes and plan for future sews!

TW - some discussion around body image

(patterns : Wilder gown & Hughes dress - Friday Pattern Company. Anthea blouse - Anna Allen Clothing, Daria pattern making,
hey day dungarees - Waves and Wild -
spring shorts - peppermint magazine - @heysewgeorgie - alyssa threads odette top - highball pants\ mckenzie style arc -
Heather Blazer - Friday Pattern Company)

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Ep 1 - Intro to The Tipsy Sewists

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome Sewists to our brand new podcast! Grab a vino or a cuppa and let us chat your ear off about sewing!!
Love Hazel and Elle x

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