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
Another Slouch Sweater – Maroon Merino
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
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