The best part on drawing, is not at the beginning or the end but something is often right in the middle, and the same goes for sewing! This little project had its own moments, good and bad, but there was a point just after the sleeves set in, that I knew it was going to … Continue reading blue coat remake to blue tunic
Month: January 2015
Pauline Trigere Dress-McCalls 8894 – from stash and upcycled zip
I finished this dress a few weeks ago and love it. I didn't post it till today, as I was trying to get the others finished before as it would be too tempting to leave them as they were (red dress). I was a bit frustrated after none of my three dresses turned out to … Continue reading Pauline Trigere Dress-McCalls 8894 – from stash and upcycled zip
red dress remake
When I saw this red dress, I couldn't believe how fine the wool was, and I deliberated for a long time as there were so many bits. I normally avoid pieces with too many seams as it's a compromise from the get go. So I took out my little muji measuring tape and still though … Continue reading red dress remake
twi remnant – jean muir jumper dress
Generally when I buy fabric, I go to either Murphy Sheehys or TWI fabric wholesalers in Dublin. TWI is a little bit 'out of the way' from the city centre, but it has a great selection, it's at the rear of a Georgian house in a Georgian square and is a maze of alcoves, corridors, and one large … Continue reading twi remnant – jean muir jumper dress
butterick 2704 – skirt to a dress
For a few reasons, I seem to have spent much of December trying to make winter dresses for myself. I have a pair of brown boots I love but little to wear with them, so I figured I could run up some tunic dresses and have a great selection to wear within weeks, how wrong … Continue reading butterick 2704 – skirt to a dress
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