My long list of wanna-makes has had this pattern in it for a long long time. I also wanted to make something for my sister, and when I showed her the pattern she was skeptical. We are rather similar in temprement, and very close, but have completely opposite colouring (she's blond) and shapes (she has … Continue reading Vogue 9002, trousers to top
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culottes to blouse – one euro buy
I am developing a habit of justifying buying from the one euro rail on the basis that they are all moments away from landfill...... and am equally surprised at the amount of 'good' stuff that ends up there. The downside is, I have to sew a bit faster so I am not hoarding. I did … Continue reading culottes to blouse – one euro buy
Simplicity 8203 – trousers to tennis dress
The athena poster dress was auctioned earlier this year and got 15k! It well exceeded the guide price and the back story is a good read. Its a home-made dress and is from a simplicity pattern (is supposed to be from Simplicity 8203). I like square necklines, and decided to give it a go. The pattern allows … Continue reading Simplicity 8203 – trousers to tennis dress
The Boat Neck Top – Trousers to Top
I bought a skirt in a charity shop as I figured the print was fun and the lining had a good deal of fabric, but the skirt also fitted me and was incredibly comfortable (thanks to useful pockets), so it escaped the chop. I did need a blouse or top to go with it as … Continue reading The Boat Neck Top – Trousers to Top
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