the backstory So I am not too sure of the sequence of events, but somewhere in between my saying to my sister, Eithne, that making a dress had to be easier than replacing the skirt of last years costume (her first solo dress), and her saying that it was difficult to find a new dress … Continue reading irish dance dress – how hard can it be
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grey jumper #2
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
a scarf to a poncho to a shrug to a shawl
I made a poncho shrug shawl for my sister some time back and I love it. The colour wasn't quite right for me, but it was so perfect for her. I had made an unbuttoned version some time previous to that and I was going to remake it but still have to get around to … Continue reading a scarf to a poncho to a shrug to a shawl
Brother Jones and Advance PJs
One of the must makes for me this summer were pyjamas - all my pyjamas were a sorry state of worn out leggings and tee shirts, so I ran up a shibori pair and two of advance 8148. The advance pyjamas looked particularly handy as there is no button up jacket, and as it turned out, … Continue reading Brother Jones and Advance PJs
Its all sew pants – cigarette pants, trews, ankle grazers…………..
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…………..
red skirt – made from a swatch, a scrap, and santa trousers
Kathy's swatches are never far from my mind............well they are in plain sight all the time in the workroom, and I wanted to try a skirt with the embroidered linen pieces ( as in February's skort, which did not turn out as well as I had hoped due to the differing fabric weights and is … Continue reading red skirt – made from a swatch, a scrap, and santa trousers
the best laid plans – future projects and cashmere sweater.
at the beginning of the year, I went through all the fabrics,/stash, and acquired charity shop buys and I made a plan to try and get through them. Stash is about 12 x half, 1 and 2 metre lots with 1 x 3 metre piece. I divided everything by colour and then drew up some' … Continue reading the best laid plans – future projects and cashmere sweater.
refashion sweater to summer sweater with crochet trim
I got this jumper in a charity shop last year. I can never resist a fine knit wool, this has some silk and rayon in the mix so its light and warm. Its also got the style neckline I find odd, its neither a polo, or round neck, but I figured I would 'road test' … Continue reading refashion sweater to summer sweater with crochet trim
fly by…dress – denim jeans to denim dress
I am slowly building up a collection of old denim jeans as I hope in the future to make cushion covers for a sofa (have to make the sofa) for a room (which also has to be 'made') in the house (all on this pinterest board). In the meantime, I thought a summer dress would … Continue reading fly by…dress – denim jeans to denim dress
marfy blouse – uaine on the bias
This poor skirt was sitting on the euro rail last year - I got it as I like green, and its a viscose linen. As a bias skirt - I wouldn't be able to wear it, bias enhances any potential curve (I think bias skirts are to be avoided at all costs for pear-me ......) … Continue reading marfy blouse – uaine on the bias
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