When I saw this coat - I was so pleased as there is a lot of fabric, so I probably overlooked both the fabric quality and a few stains (the trims of leather in it seemed to have put the original owner of cleaning it!) The original coat very much of its time, with lapels … Continue reading McCalls 7520 – pauline trigere coat – remake a coat to a coat
Month: November 2014
pillar to post, cardigan to poncho
Some years ago, I learned how to crochet properly. and the one thing about crochet, for me at least is, it instills patience, and shows that all mistakes can be undone. Another nice thing about crochet is that you are making the garment and fabric up at the same time and if you crochet in … Continue reading pillar to post, cardigan to poncho
the dreamstress deco echo – scarf to top
Strictly speaking this was not a scarf to a top, but it was an intended scarf/wrap and then it languished in the stash.I had seen this blouse/top a few times on line while I was looking up 1930ls blouses and came across this lovely site - The dreamstress.It is a very effective pattern for using up … Continue reading the dreamstress deco echo – scarf to top
issey miyake – one and one more (dress to a top)
There are so many brilliant blogs online, and some many tallented makers, more often than not, I want to ditch what I am making and make what they have shown, and this happened after I saw the Issey Miyake top some time ago on Handmade by Carolyn.. The fact that it wears well tucked in … Continue reading issey miyake – one and one more (dress to a top)
felted school jumper to toasty toes
Some years ago, some school jumpers in my sister's house got a bit too small too fast, my sister sourced another school jumper with less wool content (no wool), and I said that I would make something out of the felted ones - 4 years ago..... and I finally have.I tried out some slipper patterns, … Continue reading felted school jumper to toasty toes
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