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
Batik peplum bouse
I’ve used McCalls 7052 to make this, although I am not sure why, as I have a much used Vogue 8815 in my pattern collection which is very similar. Although … Continue reading
My present from Vietnam
A Vietnamese silk blouse made with something of a 70’s vibe, although it was easier to sew than some of the stuff that I made in the 70s. This has … Continue reading
White seersucker shirt
I think that a lot of us sew a bit ‘off season’ i.e. we are sewing for the forthcoming season rather than for ‘now’. This blouse is for ‘now’, when … 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
Marcy Tilton knit tunic
I don’t need this. I don’t know when I am going to wear it, but I liked the look of the pattern and found some suitable fabric, so here it … Continue reading
Second Mimi blouse
I dreamed up this version back in September when I visited Goldhawk Road. At £1 per metre, there seemed to be endless possibilities with polycotton! In principal, this will go … Continue reading
Merchant and Mills shirt dress
I’ve had my eye on this pattern for a while, and finally got round to ordering it just before Christmas. It has the potential to be very versatile, whilst being … Continue reading
The Jodphur Collection – outfit for the Australian Open!
I’m going to wear this to the Australian Open tennis, I have decided. Obviously it’s a really international outfit, made from fabric purchased in Jodphur, made in the UK, … Continue reading
A jumper
I thought I would add a bit of colour into a wardrobe that was fast turning grey. And how! Mustard was a very deliberate choice in that I don’t think … Continue reading
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