Black jersey cardie
I have returned to Butterick 6258, Lifestyle Wardrobe, as I said I would here. The pattern is for a long cardigan, which although it would have been stylish, warm and … Continue reading
Knitted jacket
My first ever adult garment knitted by following a pattern! My quest for slower sewing has brought me to knitting. I was never a great knitter in the past. My … Continue reading
Mum’s birthday
It’s fairly reasonable to presume that my Mum won’t read this before her birthday, or indeed, afterwards! So I think I can safely blog about her present before she gets … Continue reading
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
Wendy Ward Zipped Jacket
I’ve had my eye on this pattern for a while, and only just got round to making it. Despite measuring, and cutting size 3, I was quite concerned that I … Continue reading
White jersey t-shirt and cardi
I was in danger of not blogging anything in February, but after not sewing for about 6 weeks, I have my newly serviced machine back, and have just finished a … Continue reading
Katherine Tilton Jacket
I am trying to decide where to rank this project in the all time history of difficult things to sew. It’s not at the top. The silk scarves were harder … Continue reading
