A blouse from vintage fabric
To be honest, I don’t know the origins of the fabric, other than it was in Mum’s fabric box. (Yes, my Mum had boxes of fabric, so am I allowed … Continue reading
Daisy – Afternoon blouse
This is my third version of Jennifer Lauren’s Afternoon blouse – the daisy version! The others are here and here. The beige one is very wearable, but the blue satin … Continue reading
Simple Sew Chelsea Blouse – shirring
As a free pattern with Love Sewing magazine, this pattern is good value, but I would not want to pay £10 for it. I’m afraid that yet again I was … Continue reading
Elephants don’t travel well
In my opinion, they don’t, except that this year they seem to be travelling OK…… I have thought for some years that certain ‘bo-ho’ garments purchased abroad, just don’t … Continue reading
My Vintage
I’m not really into ‘Vintage’, but this outfit is very much my vintage, and reminds me of a skirt that I made in about 1976. Its taken a bit of … Continue reading
Pink striped sleeveless blouse
A prophesy fulfilled……. It was only after I had completed this that I noticed that this is a Katherine Tilton pattern – the third one that I have made … Continue reading
The Jodhpur Collection – Peacock top
This is why its called the Peacock top. The bird of the Indian nation, and to be found wandering round some of our hotel gardens. There are two … Continue reading
Broderie Anglais Rachel Comery blouse
My 100th post! On a whim, I mentioned to my mother that I might make this pattern again, using broderie anglais, and here it is. This is despite the fact … Continue reading
Georgia blouse
This is the Georgia blouse from New Look 6107, free with July’s Sew magazine. I really enjoyed making it, and am hoping I will enjoy wearing it. It’s made in ivory … 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
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