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Another Maker’s Top

An update on the Maker’s Atelier Maker’s Top…… I originally made a version in cotton that swamped me, and rather got in the way of any making, and washing up! … Continue reading

March 16, 2023 · Leave a comment

TMA waist coat – some ‘free’ sewing

I am still aiming to both fill my time and to use patterns that i already own; i unexpectedly found myself making The Maker’s Atelier (TMA) waist coat, which appeared … Continue reading

March 28, 2021 · Leave a comment

Bags of bags

It’s lockdown time, and I guess that many of us are working our way through whatever fabric we have in our houses. I don’t have much of a stash of … Continue reading

April 22, 2020 · Leave a comment

Maker’s Atelier Holiday Top

One of my previous posts comments that I have made a lot of Maker’s Atelier patterns recently. Well here’s another, full price, ordered online pattern. The Holiday Top. It was … Continue reading

July 20, 2019 · Leave a comment

Maker’s Atelier Pencil Skirt

This skirt is in The Essential Collection book, which I have used on several occasions. I have three of these skirts, and particularly the scuba ones have been well worn … Continue reading

July 20, 2019 · Leave a comment

The Maker’s Atelier Woven T-shirt

I’ve probably said before that I like the aesthetic of the Maker’s Atelier. I’ve even bought some of Frances’s relatively expensive patterns recently. I think I have all of her … Continue reading

May 26, 2019 · Leave a comment

Maker’s Atelier Gather Detail Sweatshirt

A birthday present! I bought the new Gather Detail Sweatshirt pattern with some birthday present money. I have the Essential Collection book (previous birthday present…) and have made one or … Continue reading

March 22, 2019 · Leave a comment

Maker’s Atelier Book Bag

I have decided that this design in The Essential Collection book, is worthy of its own post. As I write this, I have made 5 1/2! In fact, I have run … Continue reading

October 23, 2017 · Leave a comment

A tale of two ……. very different garments!

Two very different garments, indeed! The only thing that they have in common is that they are made from the same fabric, and both are finished with rolled hems. I … Continue reading

June 14, 2017 · Leave a comment

The London fabric

I’ve been looking for some fabric suitable to re-cover my ironing board for some time, so was delighted to find ‘the London fabric’ whilst at the NEC in March. It … Continue reading

May 16, 2017 · 2 Comments