The Overlocker
My new toy! Straight out of it’s box. I’ve had it less than 12 hours and already learnt so much, none the least of which is that I need somewhere … Continue reading
Liz’s tunic
I did make the free Prima tunic pattern again – and have plans to make it again. This is Liz’s birthday present. She’s tried it on, so it doesn’t matter … Continue reading
It’s true – The Afternoon Blouse
Yes, it’s true. The Afternoon Blouse can be made in an afternoon! This represents me and my sewing really getting into the 21st Century. Not only did I buy the … Continue reading
Sewing with knits T-shirt
So , I decided to enrol on a course about sewing with knits. I’ve used quite a lot of knits, some of which appear on this site, but I’ve had … Continue reading
The Jodhpur Collection – Paisley print Lottie blouse
Or alternatively titled, ‘When B met X, and C met Y’. And none of them where on the pattern pieces! So this is the Lottie blouse pattern from Sew Simple, … Continue reading
Summer bag with 6″ handles
It started with the 6″ handles, as prescribed by the pattern and sourced from Minerva Crafts. The amber shade was the only variety of 6″ handle that … Continue reading
How many blue jackets do i really need?
Blimey! I’ve finished it and it looks OK! Message to self: A collar is something that goes round the neck of a garment. A facing is a piece of fabric … Continue reading
And now i have a new bag
I bought this pattern years ago with the intention of using it with leftover material. Maybe I did not read everything that I should have read when I bought the … Continue reading
The Jodhpur Collection – high waisted dress
More material purchased in Jodhpur, India. You won’t see another dress like this one, I don’t think. I’m not sure what to make of this dress. It’s well sewn. Part … Continue reading
Tunic
This garment wasn’t planned. For the first time ever, I bought Prima magazine, mainly because it had a free pattern that looked to be comparatively easy. Even when I bought … Continue reading
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