Okay, so sewing machines are not actual family members, and I don’t give them names (but no judgement on those who do, I am lousy with names at the best of times so no point adding more.…. but I do get very attached to them as much as any trusty tool. I attended a lecture some time ago about mental well being and crafting, … Continue reading Meet the family
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Bow Shirt, and Frocktails
I am finally getting to make my way into remaking some of VdeP textile waste. One of the motivations was Frocktails, and this year it was going to be 'up the river', on a large tourist river cruiser, going up to Loch Corrib in Galway. Frocktails was on last Saturday night and the weather was … Continue reading Bow Shirt, and Frocktails
The Purple Coat
This coat I bought in 2019 sometime. I was in two minds to get it, while the colour was lovely, the wool was stiff and coarse, as well as paneled so there were limited options in the remake. The coat was home-made, and the sew-er was a lot braver than I - a lot of … Continue reading The Purple Coat
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