I got a gorgeous grey merino men's jumper a few weeks ago. Its a large mans jumper, and a great shade of grey. The crochet sweater I am making for my grey wrap skirt is still being hooked (I am on the fourth restart ..... this better be the last version), so I thought I … Continue reading grey jumper #2
Month: October 2015
a coat for a fiver
So theres a coat, reduced from 20 to 10 to 5..... its wool cashmere, no pocket shaping dart getting in the way, long, navy, and although a mans coat, there was sufficient fabric around the hips for a remake. I got this coat last spring and put in to the 'to do' side. There a … Continue reading a coat for a fiver
winter wardrobe planning
I love reading other bloggers sewing plans - its most inspiring, and incredibly motivating. I am rather pleased my sewing so far, and the planned makes are to link back to my winter footwear, as these are what I wear the most, and so far, its all working out - so much so, I hope … Continue reading winter wardrobe planning
simplicity 7239 -denim curtain with fish to denim dress without
I have a bit of a thing for sleeves. I don't know is it the geometry of them, or that I have narrow shoulders, but invariably, I will justify buying and making some patterns based on 'wanting to see what the sleeve was like'. I saw the pattern on facebook Vintage Pattern Bazaar and I … Continue reading simplicity 7239 -denim curtain with fish to denim dress without
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