all my own work by ann

Sewing and textiles with Ann

Appeal for Nepal

I am very fond of Kathmandu and was horrified yesterday to hear about the destructive earthquake. I’m not sure how this is going to work, but I want to try … Continue reading

April 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

A plain black skirt

A garment that i actually need! Gosh. this looks boring. I think I will not categorise this a Fashion, but as Uniform. So I was walking through the corridors at work … Continue reading

April 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

Me Made May 2015

‘I, Ann, of allmyownworkbyann.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’15. I endeavour to wear one item of self made clothing each day for the duration of May 2015’ … Continue reading

April 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Two t-shirts for the price of one

It’s true. I’ve made both of these today, and in principle, the one on the hanger is a free gift! The one on the dress form is the t-shirt version … Continue reading

April 18, 2015 · 2 Comments

Back to work shirt

Yes, this is another shirt, finished just in time to go back to work. It is from Katherine Tilton’s Butterick 6062, which I chose because I had read some good reviews. And … Continue reading

April 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Batik peplum bouse

I’ve used McCalls 7052 to make this, although I am not sure why, as I have a much used Vogue 8815 in my pattern collection which is very similar. Although … Continue reading

April 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Boat Race Moneta

My first Colette Moneta, started and finished today – Boat Race day. So may this blog post and dress recall the first time that the girls raced the same course … Continue reading

April 11, 2015 · Leave a comment