I changed jobs recently, going from a five day week to four day week. I was thrilled when the opportunity for change came and while working out my notice, I went a bit crazy buying patterns. The reasons being: 1-I would have more sewing time 2-I 'needed' new clothes for my new job 3-I was … Continue reading Hannah Dress
As well as making the sweaters and tunic skirts, I made three dress. They were very enjoyable but took a fair amount of trial and error. Originally my stitch mixes were very ambitious but also very fussy so I crocheted and frogged in equal measure. Figuring colours was also tricky as I wanted to used … Continue reading FASHION REVOLUTION 2019 – Tee shirt dresses and discussions
For this years fashion revolution, I had decided I would like to do a similar project to last years where I donated specific upcycled makes to a local charity shop so they could ‘exhibit’ these and sell in store. Last years theme was denim, and this years is tee shirts and sweaters. The reason I … Continue reading Fashion Revolution 2019 – Tee Shirt to dress / skirt / tunic
I have been working on some upcycled knits for Fashion Revolution week this year, so a lot of sewing is getting put to one side for 'after April'. I had been meaning to make a new coat for a while and had a navy 80s 'Jimmy Hourinan' (high end Irish clothing brand) coat that I … Continue reading New Coat New Year
I had made one of these dresses for Fashion Revolution to give to Cope Charity Shop to sell in April, and meant to run another for myself, and finally I did in August from some left over denim. These jean dresses are a quick make. I possibly could have taken my time and worked out … Continue reading Denim jean dress, figs and blackberry cough syrup
This make reminds me so much of the 80s, It was not my intention starting out... it just seemed to turn out like that. It was also a top similar in style to the ones I did sew for myself in the 80s - where the main considerations were to avoid zips, buttons and sleeve … Continue reading hello 1982
so after the last few months of being house obsessed - I now have my workroom nearly back and the house stuff that was stored there is making its way back to the rooms of the house, and I am finding it rather slow to get back sewing again as I am still trying to … Continue reading Sewing and Sanding
It has been rather hectic the past 2 months, sewing, working and home renovations. Back in January, I had been wondering what to do with my sample sews and had considered taking a stall again at the market. I also wanted to do something for Fashion Revolution week. I find fashion revolution week (when viewed … Continue reading Fashion Revolution, Chevron Patch Skirt
It is also technically still winter (Met Eireann/our weather board class December January and February as winter in Ireland) so I also see it as a time of semi-hibernation and taking it easy - January is definitely my tiredest month, probably because if also feels like the darkest one. So rather than try and make … Continue reading so many plans – so many patterns
I have been trying for a while to make an easy pattern for upcycling linen trousers. The trousers do make great shift dresses and cute tops (and I will be sharing patterns on these later - but I really wanted to make a pattern that was 'an easy sew'. My first sews as a teen … Continue reading pinafore pattern – cut from palazzos
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