I started this post on 28th May and today is 13th November. Things have been busy, but not that busy. I still blame Covid for twisting time! Of course, there is also the fact that Bloglovin only works here and there and that used be my main blog reader so now as I am not … Continue reading Summer Makes – dresses, coat and sweater
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
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
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
The frock and the bag are not a set, and the only thing they have in common was that I rushed them off before my 5 day work week routine began. I was a bit frantic trying to 'finish' projects before part time work status ended, and I got these two out of the way. … Continue reading five minute frock and blinged bag
I cannot believe its nearly May already (note - I started writing this post 3 days ago but then went to paint a room.....), the days here have been beautifully bright, and horribly cold, and somehow, I decided to shelve some slow-starting blouse projects and make a summer dress! I dyed this fabric last year. … Continue reading Shibori wrap dress…Simplicity 5404
There are a few reasons why I rarely buy fabric, but remake instead.... 1. the local fabric store is rather small and limited choice (lots of synthetic blends) 2. economics, remaking from charity shop buys is a lot cheaper and has some eco-cred. 3. quality - it is easier to assess quality, wear, and hang … Continue reading big plaid dress – vogue 6879
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