Posts filed under: 2017

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Sunday Sevens

I enjoy reading Sunday Sevens posts so I am joining in. You can read the origin of Sunday Sevens here. Most web based challenges can be interpreted by the individual... Read More
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Another Giselle Maxi Dress for Indie Pattern Month 2017

July is Indie Pattern Month over at The Monthly Stitch. Its a month set aside for celebrating indie patterns. I always the challenges set by Kat and Mel and this... Read More
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Burda 6/2016 101 Review | Maxi Dress

I made this dress using a birdy fabric that I had bought some time ago but was quite precious about it. The challenge was just perfect – it made me... Read More
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Burda 9/2015 #108 Sewing Pattern Review

This is the project that made me realise a skill deficit; I had real problems lining this dress which made me set a 2017 new year resolution: to sew more... Read More
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Self Drafted Drop Shoulder Tee Shirt using Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich

I have been trying to do a bit more pattern drafting using Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich. Often I just get carried away with the idea that... Read More
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Vogue V9112

I actually first made this toile in June 2015 – I know because I have a log of the picture of the muslin. Vogue V9112 is an asymmetrical seam detail... Read More
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New York Calling : Vogue 1314

Hello chums! I went to the US during the half term holiday and we had one day of sightseeing with the kids in New York. Here is what I made... Read More
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Retro Vibes Coco Dress – Tilly and the Buttons

Coco dress 4.0 This past winter I caught a bit of the Coco bug. It’s an easy super quick make – I totally blame SewChet for her beautiful stag print Coco <link... Read More
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SWAP2017: An Over and a Lower

My SWAP has 4 overs which are : Fitted shirt in shocking pink. Embroidered fitted top Knitted red and white jumper White tie back top A ‘rogue’ dress For this... Read More
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Ramblings….

Gratitude This weekend saw some delightful weather in Yorkshire which prompted me to get busy in the garden. Actually something else prompted me- apart from my love of gardening. Little... Read More
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Instagram and Vogue V1314: An Unexpected Rescue

I joined Instagram (IG) with a very sceptical mind. I kept my eye out for the catch. Having tried Facebook very briefly when it first came out and disliked it intensely,... Read More
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Jumpsuit Alert: May MCBN Project

  Hello chums, Welcome to my 6th Minerva Craft Blogger Network project! When I signed up for this I thought there is plenty of time to get just 1 project... Read More
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Additions to my Moneta colleterie

I made 2 more Moneta dresses! To add to my growing colleterie of Monetas (it has been officially designated that a group or collection of Moneta dresses is refered to... Read More
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Me Made May 2017 Pledges and Plans

Here we go again, the most anticipated hashtag in the sewing community – #MeMadeMay is upon us already. I had plans for which gaps I was going to fill where... Read More
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Blogs, SWAP logs and Anatolian shepherd dogs….

Hello everyone, A much belated post but better late than never. I have been busy trying to get as much sewing as possible and opted to use my blogging time... Read More
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SWAP2017 The Capsule Wardrobe Saga Pt 2 : The Patterns

saga ˈsɑːɡə/ noun 2. a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents. “launching into the saga of her engagement” synonyms: rigmarole, story, lengthy story/statement/explanation; chain of events, catalogue of... Read More
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This is the ultimate guide to petersham ribbon. For tips and tricks on how to get the best out sewing a petersham faced waistband click to read post. SaturdayNightStitch

Petersham ribbon: Everything You Need to Know

Naomi asked me to expand on petersham ribbons and in this post I am sharing the ultimate guide to petersham ribbons. You will learn the benefits of petersham, what’s the... Read More
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SWAP2017 The Capsule Wardrobe Saga Pt 1

saga ˈsɑːɡə/ noun 2. a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents. “launching into the saga of her engagement” synonyms: rigmarole, story, lengthy story/statement/explanation; chain of events, catalogue of... Read More
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Early 2017 Springwatch

Hello, This past weekend presented itself with some lovely weather so I was out on Sunday in the garden – cleaning the greenhouse, sowing seeds, etc. The etc includes taking... Read More
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Kwik Sew 4069 Missoni Inspired Top for March MCBN Project

Another month, another project. For March I made a super awesome crazy loud top. You can check out the post on this > link here < Happy sewing! Peace and... Read More
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