This is part of my new years resolution, well not really, as I don't make them, but I do need to cover a sofa (for the past 6 years) and getting some domestic sewing done may actually get that in motion. This is another felted jumper and this one I did deliberately as I wanted … Continue reading felted sweater – new cushion
scarf to shrug glove
I was to wear the Pauline Coat (now scotch-guarded) and blue dress to a Christmas dinner last week. The dinner was at a hotel near us (a few minutes walk but longer in high heels). As the coat sleeves are short, I would need gloves, and as the dress was sleeveless, I would need a … Continue reading scarf to shrug glove
pullover to baselayer – raglan sleeve polo
I have this pullover/sweater/jumper in the to-do bag for a bit. I had deliberated over a sweater dress, using the scarf to make an extension to the length, or Alabama Chainin inspired shrug/bolero (from scarf) and long skirt (from jumper) As I haven't really worn the Alabama Chanin makes from earlier in the year it … Continue reading pullover to baselayer – raglan sleeve polo
vogue 5954 – mans shirt to vogue blouse – (mad about plaid)
I was hoping to make this blouse for my sister, but she told me that it wasn't a style she would go for.... so I graded it down and thought I would try it. I seem to be going through a bit of a plaid phase, (perhaps anticipating someone might get me the vivienne westwood … Continue reading vogue 5954 – mans shirt to vogue blouse – (mad about plaid)
butterick 5603 – the go-to dress
This has really got to be the 'go -to' to dress. I have seen it made up on other blogs and all styles and sizes are lovely. My preferred variations are on the Julia Bobbins blog, and she also has an enviable figure and each version is stunning on her. I was thinking of trying … Continue reading butterick 5603 – the go-to dress
McCalls 7520 – pauline trigere coat – remake a coat to a coat
When I saw this coat - I was so pleased as there is a lot of fabric, so I probably overlooked both the fabric quality and a few stains (the trims of leather in it seemed to have put the original owner of cleaning it!) The original coat very much of its time, with lapels … Continue reading McCalls 7520 – pauline trigere coat – remake a coat to a coat
pillar to post, cardigan to poncho
Some years ago, I learned how to crochet properly. and the one thing about crochet, for me at least is, it instills patience, and shows that all mistakes can be undone. Another nice thing about crochet is that you are making the garment and fabric up at the same time and if you crochet in … Continue reading pillar to post, cardigan to poncho
the dreamstress deco echo – scarf to top
Strictly speaking this was not a scarf to a top, but it was an intended scarf/wrap and then it languished in the stash.I had seen this blouse/top a few times on line while I was looking up 1930ls blouses and came across this lovely site - The dreamstress.It is a very effective pattern for using up … Continue reading the dreamstress deco echo – scarf to top
issey miyake – one and one more (dress to a top)
There are so many brilliant blogs online, and some many tallented makers, more often than not, I want to ditch what I am making and make what they have shown, and this happened after I saw the Issey Miyake top some time ago on Handmade by Carolyn.. The fact that it wears well tucked in … Continue reading issey miyake – one and one more (dress to a top)
felted school jumper to toasty toes
Some years ago, some school jumpers in my sister's house got a bit too small too fast, my sister sourced another school jumper with less wool content (no wool), and I said that I would make something out of the felted ones - 4 years ago..... and I finally have.I tried out some slipper patterns, … Continue reading felted school jumper to toasty toes
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