I have now decided that overblouses are the best ever......... now that winter is coming, and jumpers are beckoning, an overblouse is a lot smarter (than some of my jumpers anyway) and I just love the pockets. The style of this overblouse is not unlike a 'kinsale smock' (or fishermans smock), and its perfect 'transitional' … Continue reading Simplicity 3636 – plaid skirt to plaid over blouse
Month: October 2014
and now for something completely different – replacing an irish dancing dress skirt
There are few things I know about Irish dancing dresses, 1 -they are an acquired taste, 2 -solo dresses are very very expensive even second-hand, and 3 - I now also know that it is worth getting the dance instructors opinion before you commit to buying a dress. The dress was bought second hand and it pretty much fitted … Continue reading and now for something completely different – replacing an irish dancing dress skirt
McCalls 7530 – Pauline Trigere Jacket, coat to jacket
About 6 months ago, I was in a charity shop and spotted a coat for 2euro. now this particular coat was - a dated cut(huge shoulders), dated colour (green), and dated buttons (they were everywhere), but it was also wool cashmere and that started me on thinking about the challenge of refashioning these coats - … Continue reading McCalls 7530 – Pauline Trigere Jacket, coat to jacket
McCalls 7530 – Pauline Trigere Dress skirt to dress
This is the most expensive pattern I have ever bought! ..... and I am beginning to be a fan of Pauline Trigere. I also love coats so thought at least this was a 3 for 1 pattern. I also thought I would do the dress first as it was probably easier than jacket/coat.(not so famous … Continue reading McCalls 7530 – Pauline Trigere Dress skirt to dress
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