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Sewing and textiles with Ann

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

McCalls waterfall cardigan

I actually needed a waterfall cardigan, and indeed, had bought the fabric back from Thailand with me. I bought it on the Indian market in Bangkok. It cost about £1.60 … Continue reading

February 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

Boiled wool jacket

I decided that I needed a boxy jacket to wear with my Katherine Tilton dress – something that wouldn’t flatten the drape of the dress, but would be quite warm … Continue reading

February 28, 2016 · 1 Comment

My second Moneta

So I was walking around Leeds market, as I am occasionally inclined to do, when I spotted some great autumnal coloured, slightly sparkly jersey at £4 /m. So I bought … Continue reading

February 19, 2016 · 2 Comments

Katherine Tilton dress

I like the work of both of the Tilton sisters and their designs feature quite regularly on my blog. Their work presents a bit of a challenge, but unique results … Continue reading

January 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

The Jodhpur Collection – Peacock top

This is why its called the Peacock top. The bird of the Indian nation, and to be found wandering round some of our hotel gardens.     There are two … Continue reading

January 11, 2016 · Leave a comment