I hadn't intended on making another sweater, but the longer the winter goes on, the more sweaters I need, and also this sweater pattern I adapted is perfect for me. It sews up quickly, and layers well. I got this sweater a few weeks ago, and only for the label '100% fine merino' I would … Continue reading Another Slouch Sweater – Maroon Merino
Knits and more crochet
This is a photo of my first big knit attempt...............which never fully happened
big plaid dress – vogue 6879
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
a floral blouse from floral pants – Simplicity 1278
I have been steadily sewing since the new year, but super lazy in not writing or photographing much. Its been a mix of crochet, experiments in embroidery and a ruthless run at the 'use it or lose it' stack of clothes, and one piece has already gone to the charity shop when I thought of … Continue reading a floral blouse from floral pants – Simplicity 1278
Sweater Remake
I got this sweater at the euro rail - its one of the few things I bought in a charity shop this year. I am trying to get through what I have here - but I seem to make an exception for the euro rail - I often think these are the 'no hope-ers' and … Continue reading Sweater Remake
Liebster Awards
I spent the best part of an hour formatting this post and each time it uploaded some jinx got at it so I am running thru it again (still keep meaning to move to wordpress, and now I just might)................................anyway.............................Last Thursday, I got a lovely surprise when I got in from work, Linda from Remake, … Continue reading Liebster Awards
fancy pants – recutting wool cashmere trousers
My ruthless 'use it or lose it' continues, which is just as well as these trousers have been in my wardrobe an-embarrassingly-long-time, and on a to-do list for the same length..... Some years ago, I did a wardrobe clear-out, and sold some dresses on ebay, and ended up buying some cashmere jumpers (we had just … Continue reading fancy pants – recutting wool cashmere trousers
use it or lose it – trousers to Astoria top
I have started this month with a tidy up.... of everywhere..... and trying to figure what to do next. I did a check (again) of all fabrics and charity shop buys..... to figure a plan. The plan is start using these up or donate back to the charity shop, which means to get trying the … Continue reading use it or lose it – trousers to Astoria top
Happy Christmas – with or without christmas jumper……
The Christmas jumper just wasn't going to happen - so I have decided to frog it. Its a pity as the stitch finally worked out for a raglan, but its too bulky. I may try the stitch again in the new year. Meanwhile, I am thinking of making a swink , which has a knitted … Continue reading Happy Christmas – with or without christmas jumper……
irish dance dress – how hard can it be
the backstory So I am not too sure of the sequence of events, but somewhere in between my saying to my sister, Eithne, that making a dress had to be easier than replacing the skirt of last years costume (her first solo dress), and her saying that it was difficult to find a new dress … Continue reading irish dance dress – how hard can it be
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