<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blodau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blodau]]></description><link>https://www.blodau.uk/behind-the-seams</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:58:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.blodau.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Taking Measurements]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to take your measurements for a perfect fit Getting a dress that fits beautifully starts long before the fabric is cut. Taking accurate body measurements is the most important step in ordering a custom or handmade piece, and it's simpler than it sounds. Here's everything you need to know. What you'll need A soft dressmaker's tape measure, a full-length mirror, a pen and paper, and ideally a friend. That's it! Get a friend to help if you can It's always easier and more accurate to have...]]></description><link>https://www.blodau.uk/post/taking-measurements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb161e8a769b9e6effd385</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:22:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81a2_eddc44c3986d4a6a89874dc59e6099ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_869,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sophie Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I named my dresses Eira, Dwynwen and Olwen]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Welsh names, ancient legends, and why a dress deserves a story. I learned to speak Welsh when I was little, and up until university all my education was in Welsh. I feel very lucky for that now – at the time I probably didn’t think much of it, but it’s such a gift and has helped with my ability to learn other languages. That said, my Welshness is a bit of a mix because my Mum’s side of the family is English. Mum didn’t grow up with any Welsh at all, but when she met my Dad and they moved...]]></description><link>https://www.blodau.uk/post/why-i-named-my-dresses-eira-dwynwen-and-olwen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb0ec7b27e981e27c95ce5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:55:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2331ee_cd64e5d342d34cfd9f149812302d3d2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_844,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sophie Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dyeing for some colour, naturally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why I decided to dye fabric myself using indigo, madder and marigold. Are you a dopamine dresser who opts for bright, bold colours in your wardrobe, or do you like to keep it calm with nudes and earthy tones? Either way, the colours you choose are probably really important to you. Spend approximately 30 seconds on Instagram and you’ll likely come across a colour analysis appointment: “These shades suit you, these wash you out.” Suddenly we’re all neatly categorised into seasonal boxes – like...]]></description><link>https://www.blodau.uk/post/dyeing-for-some-colour-naturally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb0a5eb863be04619d5ee1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:47:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2331ee_a7e7389a3a264c258b174dc0f1cc9afe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_905,h_835,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sophie Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A beginner's guide to caring for naturally dyed peace silk]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to keep your Blodau piece looking beautiful – from someone who has made all the mistakes so you don't have to. So you've bought your first Blodau garment – naturally dyed peace silk and hand-sewn by me. First of all – excellent taste. Secondly, let's talk about how to actually look after it, because it is a little different to your average high street purchase, and I want to make sure it stays beautiful for as long as possible. I'll preface this by saying that I've learned most of this...]]></description><link>https://www.blodau.uk/post/a-beginner-s-guide-to-caring-for-naturally-dyed-peace-silk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb09388fe69571b3e5804b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:30:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d06c9c34c463481f9df9266a814dff0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sophie Green</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello — and welcome to Blodau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, I’m Olivia – a Welshie sewist living in Oxford. I make clothes from my spare room, dye fabrics in my kitchen (and occasionally the garden), and take a lot of inspiration from flowers. I started sewing when I was little, mostly thanks to my mum – who could fix, alter, or make just about anything. I got my first sewing machine at 13 (a very glamorous Aldi middle-aisle find), and I’ve been slightly obsessed ever since. Over the years, that turned into a love of making clothes from scratch –...]]></description><link>https://www.blodau.uk/post/hello-and-welcome-to-blodau</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb07747c961ad0b9ffdf12</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:25:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81a2_cd546a1209e74f01a30bf57835f498b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sophie Green</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>