When I was 20 I went inter-railing and had my rucksack packed with stuff, including vintage dresses (3) and floral McHammer style pants (it was the 80s), leggings and lots of teeshirts, plimsoles and sandals...... and a few basics. We met lots of wonderful people and I loved it all. I remember meeting one girl, … Continue reading grey skirt to grey dress (and still a grey skirt)
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Rachel Trews…. Vogue 1507
I got this pattern as I adored the top made by Sallieoh.... and when I read this post by Erica Bunker, I decided the trousers could be worth a try. I tend to sew the same shapes (a line dress) and in general I am relatively conservative. I like it like that, but also figure … Continue reading Rachel Trews…. Vogue 1507
workroom and wardrobe
My workroom is now a bit tidier - and photos to prove it! I have a temp table to layout and cut.... and a sewing table, I store my fabrics in a cupboard behind the mannequin. Top shelf is all old bedlinen which I make toiles from.... I have occasionally to stop myself buying … Continue reading workroom and wardrobe
Swink – Crochet remake
I was only crocheting a year or so when I made this 'sidesadle cluster' top (on left) in Alpaca. I didn't fully comprehend the qualities of alpaca and this pattern, so I ended up with a rather unwearable top (equivalent of wearing a mink vest - on a hot day). I had it aside for … Continue reading Swink – Crochet remake
1 metre make – Advance 5232 Liberty Silk
I am sure I am not the only one who either buys too much or too little fabric. Some time ago, I bought 3/4 metre of this Liberty Silk (because it was relatively expensive I bought 'too little'). Its really lovely. I could not figure out what to make with it, but eventually tried out … Continue reading 1 metre make – Advance 5232 Liberty Silk
Knits and more crochet
This is a photo of my first big knit attempt...............which never fully happened
a floral blouse from floral pants – Simplicity 1278
I have been steadily sewing since the new year, but super lazy in not writing or photographing much. Its been a mix of crochet, experiments in embroidery and a ruthless run at the 'use it or lose it' stack of clothes, and one piece has already gone to the charity shop when I thought of … Continue reading a floral blouse from floral pants – Simplicity 1278
Liebster Awards
I spent the best part of an hour formatting this post and each time it uploaded some jinx got at it so I am running thru it again (still keep meaning to move to wordpress, and now I just might)................................anyway.............................Last Thursday, I got a lovely surprise when I got in from work, Linda from Remake, … Continue reading Liebster Awards
fancy pants – recutting wool cashmere trousers
My ruthless 'use it or lose it' continues, which is just as well as these trousers have been in my wardrobe an-embarrassingly-long-time, and on a to-do list for the same length..... Some years ago, I did a wardrobe clear-out, and sold some dresses on ebay, and ended up buying some cashmere jumpers (we had just … Continue reading fancy pants – recutting wool cashmere trousers
use it or lose it – trousers to Astoria top
I have started this month with a tidy up.... of everywhere..... and trying to figure what to do next. I did a check (again) of all fabrics and charity shop buys..... to figure a plan. The plan is start using these up or donate back to the charity shop, which means to get trying the … Continue reading use it or lose it – trousers to Astoria top
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