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
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Simplicity 1178 halters and weskits – from pillowcase to halterneck
More pillowcases to tops. I did some rough sews of these two as I liked the look of the halter. The cream halter has a low back and the blue halter/weskit has none! I did make up a halter for a friend since and brought the back up more, so to allow for bra. Cute … Continue reading Simplicity 1178 halters and weskits – from pillowcase to halterneck
Butterick 2704 – pillowcase to top
Butterick 2704 -so much in one pattern. I have made the coat, top, beach dress, and trews (so only skirt, shorts, and jacket to go). I saw these 2 pillowcases, and adored the vivid design, what I hadn't factored, was that the design and grain would not run true to each other, and in order to … Continue reading Butterick 2704 – pillowcase to top
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