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Sewing and textiles with Ann

Marcy Tilton coloured blocked dress

I obviously like March Tilton’s designs, and as soon as I saw this Vogue pattern, I knew that I needed one. In general it is quite an easy dress to … Continue reading

March 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Merchant and Mills shirt dress

I’ve had my eye on this pattern for a while, and finally got round to ordering it just before Christmas. It has the potential to be very versatile, whilst being … Continue reading

December 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Peacock feathers – Another dress for Australia

I’m not sure about this one, which is unusual, as I am usually happy with my ‘makes’. The back is solidly peacock feather fabric, with a button and loop closure … Continue reading

December 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Jodphur Collection – outfit for the Australian Open!

    I’m going to wear this to the Australian Open tennis, I have decided. Obviously it’s a really international outfit, made from fabric purchased in Jodphur, made in the UK, … Continue reading

December 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Marcy Tilton draped dress

This one has been in the pipeline for months. I must have bought the pattern before March because I know I bought the patterned fabric in late March, at the NEC, … Continue reading

October 11, 2014 · 4 Comments

My First Coco

My first Tilly Coco. I was meant to make it at the knits sewing course back in June, but I didn’t even finish my simple T-shirt, never mind making a … Continue reading

August 26, 2014 · 1 Comment

Cowl neck suit

Firstly, this looks distinctly better on me than on the dress form. I’m wearing it now. It is so comfortable. This is the fabric that bought on the market for … Continue reading

July 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Jodhpur Collection – Jiffy Dress

Yes, this I my version of Simplicity 1609, Jiffy dress, although mine was not free with Sew as I had to pay half price for it as I am a … Continue reading

July 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Liz’s tunic

I did make the free Prima tunic pattern again – and have plans to make it again. This is Liz’s birthday present. She’s tried it on, so it doesn’t matter … Continue reading

July 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Jodhpur Collection – high waisted dress

More material purchased in Jodhpur, India. You won’t see another dress like this one, I don’t think. I’m not sure what to make of this dress. It’s well sewn. Part … Continue reading

April 27, 2014 · Leave a comment