Trousers are something I find easier to buy off the rack, I find making trousers a pain and fitting issues too fiddly so buying off the rack and taking the waist in often seems easier (my waist is two sizes smaller than hip). Making tops, skirts, dresses and coats are what I prefer, and yet … Continue reading Its all sew pants – cigarette pants, trews, ankle grazers…………..
Month: June 2015
simplicity 2120 -summer top from pillowcase, needs, wants and must makes
My sewing this last few weeks has been a bit chaotic We are getting some building work done (windows, and external wall fixes). We bought an old terraced house 2 years ago and are doing chunks of it over time, so huge heavy blanket lined curtains were taken down, some blinds made and still dust everywhere. I … Continue reading simplicity 2120 -summer top from pillowcase, needs, wants and must makes
simplicity 8029 – skirt to halter for fi
Finally the temperatures have increased. I made this top some time ago for my friend Fiona, and have only gotten around to posting it to her this week, and posting it here now! I got this silk skirt some time back, I loved the subtlety of the colours, bu they are not colours that I wear, … Continue reading simplicity 8029 – skirt to halter for fi
spadea 256 by fontana – maxi skirt to mid knee dress
I was a bit aprehensive picking up this skirt at the Charity Shop. The colour was lovely, the seams were minimal, and the label New Look. New Look is like Pennys/Primark / Forever 21 - very fast fashion, very basic quality fabric. However, I also wanted to try out this Fontana Dress so I … Continue reading spadea 256 by fontana – maxi skirt to mid knee dress
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