Two white shirts for a euro. Absolutely beautiful cotton, and my guess is that they were in a 'bargain bin' because they were dress shirts. I buy mainly from the bargain rail in the charity shops as in someways I think the remakes are a gamble and I am don't wish to be wasteful. Shirts … Continue reading white shirt shibori – simplicity 1364
some clothes go some clothes stay – and bag finish
In 1900, 15% of a US household's income was spent on clothing. In 1950, it was still 12%. Even as late as the early 1990s, major purchases of clothing – a suit, a dress, a coat – marked a special occasion or a rite of passage. But by 2004, the total amount spent by households on … Continue reading some clothes go some clothes stay – and bag finish
simplicity tunic 1364 – unfinished dress to finally finished tunic
A few weeks ago, there was a link on the thrify stitcher blog to a competition run by Simplicity - they were giving a choice of three patterns to try out. I had been thinking about drafting a sleeved summer top, but when I saw the retro one - Simplicity 1364 I liked it for … Continue reading simplicity tunic 1364 – unfinished dress to finally finished tunic
drawers from a duvet – Singer 328
I bought this book - secrets of sewing lingerie - some time ago after seeing some online reviews, all were especially glowing about the illustrated sewing techniques, and I also thought as it was only a matter of time before I got around to making underwear, I had better buy it! When I first started crochet, … Continue reading drawers from a duvet – Singer 328
fly by…dress – denim jeans to denim dress
I am slowly building up a collection of old denim jeans as I hope in the future to make cushion covers for a sofa (have to make the sofa) for a room (which also has to be 'made') in the house (all on this pinterest board). In the meantime, I thought a summer dress would … Continue reading fly by…dress – denim jeans to denim dress
the fantastic studio faro
I love browsing through the Anita's posts on Studio Faro, its so very inspiring, Anita McAdam has a brilliant way of explaining the process. I don't know where she gets all her energy from because as well as everything else she does, there is a new pattern puzzle each weekend! I always find the one … Continue reading the fantastic studio faro
green car coat to ‘racing green’ coat with a hood
...........so ............this is the jacket that started it all and now that I have finally started working on it one year later, I am wondering how I picked up such an odd one! It was 2euro, the colour of my old school uniform and it's like wearing 1983 - you may not be able to … Continue reading green car coat to ‘racing green’ coat with a hood
stripy tee – with crochet panel
gosh - these 1euro buys....... currently I am on a self-imposed charity shop buy ban (unless its so so essential - are coats essential?) as I have to work through what I have! This tee shirt was bought as I wanted to try out a crochet panel on a tee shirt which is pretty much … Continue reading stripy tee – with crochet panel
favourite colours and holbein
Favourite colours have been on my mind these last few months, from a lovely comment left by Bobbi and also the great chat last month about favourite colours with my friends daughter Amina. I listed off mine, and she listed hers. as being 3 years old, hers predictably were pink and purple but during our … Continue reading favourite colours and holbein
Butterick 3652 restyle a coat to (yet) another coat
So .................another coat - I got it about 2 months ago (yes, possibly an coat addiction here) , and still amazed these coats are so cheap, this coat was was 3euro, 50%wool 25%lambswool, and 25% cashmere and a good neutral colour, whats not to like (nobody wanted to buy it for 20 so they reduced … Continue reading Butterick 3652 restyle a coat to (yet) another coat
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