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Sewing and textiles with Ann

Hepburn turtleneck

Here is my Hepburn turtleneck jumper by Itch to Stitch. It’s a PDF download with 31 pages of pattern to lay out. However, not only can you limit the printing … Continue reading

January 24, 2017 · Leave a comment

Kwik Sew bra

I was told that bra making is addictive….. I’m finding that its not because you need lots of bras, although I guess that one cannot have too many, but because … Continue reading

January 22, 2017 · Leave a comment

Marlborough Bra by Orange Lingerie

My bras were getting uncomfortable, so I popped off to Marks and Spencers to be measured. The result was alarming, especially when the lady brought me a new suitably sized … Continue reading

January 22, 2017 · 1 Comment

#SewBrum top

This is another version of Vogue 9063, which I used when I had a go at tie dye work. I hadn’t sewn for several weeks when I went to #SewBrum … Continue reading

December 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

The Aspen Dress

After the success of the Claire Cami by Serendipity Studios, I bought another of their patterns back in July. It was always intended as a winter dress, and it’s been … Continue reading

December 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

Batik Course in Bali

I was excited at the prospects of learning more about Indonesia’s fascination with fabric, and in particular, batik, very much its national treasure, but I don’t think I imagined I’d … Continue reading

November 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

A slight change in direction

I haven’t had my sewing machine out for 3 months now. Not since I started back at work again. I work and sew in the same space, but that has … Continue reading

November 6, 2016 · Leave a comment

One week, One pattern 2016

For the first time I am going to join in the challenge. I think that the timing will work out OK for trying to wear the same pattern at some … Continue reading

August 25, 2016 · 2 Comments

Simple Sew Chelsea Blouse – shirring

As a free pattern with Love Sewing magazine, this pattern is good value, but I would not want to pay £10 for it. I’m afraid that yet again I was … Continue reading

August 7, 2016 · 2 Comments

Serendipity Studios Claire Cami Maxi

I really enjoyed making this dress using Serendipity Studios Claire Cami pattern. After making a knit maxi using McCalls pattern, and not liking the result at all, I decided to … Continue reading

August 7, 2016 · Leave a comment