I am developing a habit of justifying buying from the one euro rail on the basis that they are all moments away from landfill...... and am equally surprised at the amount of 'good' stuff that ends up there. The downside is, I have to sew a bit faster so I am not hoarding. I did … Continue reading culottes to blouse – one euro buy
Shirt to Sunbather
Another quick sew, and my summer sewing seems to be taking shape, a lot of the colours I am using co-ordinate well, and I am using up a lot of what was in the 'press'. I had seen a few of these tops on WeSewRetro, and I got the pattern from Etsy. I used a … Continue reading Shirt to Sunbather
McCalls 7241 – A simple sew
While I have been sewing for years, that doesn't mean it been anyway consistent, or even improving, if anything, in the in-between times when I was no longer sewing regularly or our of necessity, I had gotten worse, and this fabric was a case in point. I picked it up some years ago on a … Continue reading McCalls 7241 – A simple sew
grey skirt to grey dress (and still a grey skirt)
When I was 20 I went inter-railing and had my rucksack packed with stuff, including vintage dresses (3) and floral McHammer style pants (it was the 80s), leggings and lots of teeshirts, plimsoles and sandals...... and a few basics. We met lots of wonderful people and I loved it all. I remember meeting one girl, … Continue reading grey skirt to grey dress (and still a grey skirt)
Rachel Trews…. Vogue 1507
I got this pattern as I adored the top made by Sallieoh.... and when I read this post by Erica Bunker, I decided the trousers could be worth a try. I tend to sew the same shapes (a line dress) and in general I am relatively conservative. I like it like that, but also figure … Continue reading Rachel Trews…. Vogue 1507
scarf to a poncho and some print too!
I got these scarves a few weeks ago in the local charity shop. They were a donation of seconds from a woolen mill in Mayo (this charity shop sometimes gets donations from this mill), and I find it hard to pass up on wool , but I also find it hard to sew everything … Continue reading scarf to a poncho and some print too!
workroom and wardrobe
My workroom is now a bit tidier - and photos to prove it! I have a temp table to layout and cut.... and a sewing table, I store my fabrics in a cupboard behind the mannequin. Top shelf is all old bedlinen which I make toiles from.... I have occasionally to stop myself buying … Continue reading workroom and wardrobe
Shibori wrap dress…Simplicity 5404
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
Swink – Crochet remake
I was only crocheting a year or so when I made this 'sidesadle cluster' top (on left) in Alpaca. I didn't fully comprehend the qualities of alpaca and this pattern, so I ended up with a rather unwearable top (equivalent of wearing a mink vest - on a hot day). I had it aside for … Continue reading Swink – Crochet remake
1 metre make – Advance 5232 Liberty Silk
I am sure I am not the only one who either buys too much or too little fabric. Some time ago, I bought 3/4 metre of this Liberty Silk (because it was relatively expensive I bought 'too little'). Its really lovely. I could not figure out what to make with it, but eventually tried out … Continue reading 1 metre make – Advance 5232 Liberty Silk
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