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Sewing and textiles with Ann

Another Sorbetto top

Another Sorbetto top……. I would never have thought, having rather criticised the pattern here…… But I do love the first one, despite its faults, and wear it quite a lot. … Continue reading

March 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Shirt dress

This is my second make from NEC purchased fabric. Its John Louden fabric from Fabrics Galore. I was looking for chambray for a shirt dress, but decided that this was … Continue reading

March 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Pink striped sleeveless blouse

  A prophesy fulfilled……. It was only after I had completed this that I noticed that this is a Katherine Tilton pattern – the third one that I have made … Continue reading

March 28, 2016 · 2 Comments

A new Katherine Tilton blouse

I remain a fan of Katherine Tilton’s designs and here is another to add to my wardrobe: This is Butterick 6325, issued quite recently, and made from viscose fabric purchased … Continue reading

March 20, 2016 · Leave a comment

Sleeveless T shirt

I did say to watch this space when I finished my last Moneta and raglan sleeved T-shirt from sparkly jersey, as I felt there was more on the way – … Continue reading

March 20, 2016 · Leave a comment

GBSB shift dress with Ladakhi belt

What’s a Ladakhi belt, you are asking? Well, that’s one in the picture. Ladakh is right in the north of India. Most of it is over 3000m high, it has … Continue reading

March 9, 2016 · 1 Comment

Thai blanket jacket

Quite a while ago I read an article, I think in Sew Today, which started something about having bought some blanket fabric on a Thai market and turned it into … Continue reading

March 8, 2016 · 2 Comments

Simple Sew Sophie Skirts

I won’t be making this pattern again. After 2 re-makes, I have finished a Christmas present just in time for Mother’s Day. The remit was for a summer weight skirt … Continue reading

March 1, 2016 · Leave a comment