Cotton skirt
. A simple little summer skirt. This one was a bit like going into a shop to browse, and coming out with a skirt, when you hadn’t intended to buy … Continue reading
Wimbledon Finals Day Dress
So titled because I was hemming whilst watching the Ladies Final. And for once, I could wear the dress immediately as it’s a lovely day. The material is Indian, bought … Continue reading
Little top – Nepalese material
Who would have thought that such a simple little top could take the better part of 5 hours to make? Well, it helps if you don’t go ‘ off piste’, … Continue reading
Pyjamas
What a busy weekend making more than two pairs of short trousers and a little top. But, band of followers, I know that I won’t be sewing again for a … Continue reading
Short trousers
I bought the material with a vague idea that I might make trousers with it. Several ideas circulated before I finally decided that a pair of short trousers was indeed … Continue reading
White ‘gypsy’ blouse
All rather ’70s I thought, and perfect material for the design. You may have noticed that a lot of my clothes are coloured or patterned, so a pure white summer … Continue reading
Simple top to match jacket
Made from lining material left over from making the butterfly jacket. Hence the small butterfly embellishment. The pattern said ‘very easy’. Two hours to make. It took me about twice … Continue reading
Butterfly jacket
A new favourite maybe. The butterfly material was bought at the show at the NEC a couple of weeks ago, and the lining is a luxurious paisley pattern (not bought … Continue reading
Top and skirt
If only we had the weather to wear things like this. Two quite easy patterns because the material is what does the talking in this case, and separates are so … Continue reading
Teddy bear
My first teddy bear for about 20 years. There will be more to come, I’m sure.
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