Hopfully everyone is keeping well and staying safe........I hadnt realised the last post I did here was the 29th March...... and now in July. In my head I am still in April, or it could be September, and only for there are still strawberries in the garden do I know it is still summer. I … Continue reading a machine for miss martha (and the frances blouse)
So how are ye all? I am sure everyone (I know I am) is still reeling in shock at how things can get up-ended so fast, and still changing daily. In Ireland all changes had been introduced over the course of the last few weeks, from closing schools first then closing pubs, then restaurants to … Continue reading Fashion Revolution plans, crochet makes and embroidered skirt
Hello all, and welcome to new readers to this blog, this post is a bit rambling as when not at work, I seem to be sewing organising sewing room to accommodate new machines, getting some events arranged for fashion revolution week, crocheting, and bruising my hand while chopping wood (a log ricocheted back! but all … Continue reading double denim and other diversions
I had been rather busy with broken umbrellas this summer and autumn. It really got started after I helped at the Galway repair cafe, and met Cathy from An Mheitheal Rothar (its a community bike workshop which helps repair and service bikes, run on the principals of 'Meitheal' - and I am a huge fan … Continue reading save it for a rainy day – umbrella and tent upcycling
I have been meaning to post this for a few months now - and while technically I do have more making time now that I am working a part week, I am getting distracted by more projects than ever and my latest will be umbrellas (so I have now become the person who takes broken … Continue reading linen remakes
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
As well as making the sweaters and tunic skirts, I made three dress. They were very enjoyable but took a fair amount of trial and error. Originally my stitch mixes were very ambitious but also very fussy so I crocheted and frogged in equal measure. Figuring colours was also tricky as I wanted to used … Continue reading FASHION REVOLUTION 2019 – Tee shirt dresses and discussions
For this years fashion revolution, I had decided I would like to do a similar project to last years where I donated specific upcycled makes to a local charity shop so they could ‘exhibit’ these and sell in store. Last years theme was denim, and this years is tee shirts and sweaters. The reason I … Continue reading Fashion Revolution 2019 – Tee Shirt to dress / skirt / tunic
I have been working on some upcycled knits for Fashion Revolution week this year, so a lot of sewing is getting put to one side for 'after April'. I had been meaning to make a new coat for a while and had a navy 80s 'Jimmy Hourinan' (high end Irish clothing brand) coat that I … Continue reading New Coat New Year
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
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