all my own work by ann

Sewing and textiles with Ann

Simple Sew Jersey Top

You know how it is when you go into a fabric shop for one thing, and come out with not only what you went in to buy, but other fabric … Continue reading

August 23, 2015 · 2 Comments

Linen Ultimate Trousers

Are THE Ultimate Trousers, by Sew Over It, also MY Ultimate Trousers? Here’s a couple of rare pictures of me wearing my trousers.     I happened to have almost … Continue reading

August 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Broderie Anglais Rachel Comery blouse

My 100th post! On a whim, I mentioned to my mother that I might make this pattern again, using broderie anglais, and here it is. This is despite the fact … Continue reading

June 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Georgia blouse

This is the Georgia blouse from New Look 6107, free with July’s Sew magazine. I really enjoyed making it, and am hoping I will enjoy wearing it. It’s made in ivory … Continue reading

June 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

Linen shift dress

This is the ‘woven shift dress’ from Fashion with Fabric from the GBSB. I made a t-shirt a few weeks ago to see how the fit worked, particularly round the … Continue reading

June 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Me Made May 15 – a review

I said I wasn’t going to do this, but as I am keeping a list next to my computer, I might as well record it online for posterity. There are … Continue reading

May 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Matilda Tunic Dress

This is from the free pattern in Issue 13 of Love Sewing. It’s the Matilda tunic from sewgirl.co.uk. There is no link there, because actually, the pattern is not on … Continue reading

May 10, 2015 · 4 Comments

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

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