McCalls waterfall cardigan
I actually needed a waterfall cardigan, and indeed, had bought the fabric back from Thailand with me. I bought it on the Indian market in Bangkok. It cost about £1.60 … Continue reading
My second Moneta
So I was walking around Leeds market, as I am occasionally inclined to do, when I spotted some great autumnal coloured, slightly sparkly jersey at £4 /m. So I bought … Continue reading
Black jersey cardie
I have returned to Butterick 6258, Lifestyle Wardrobe, as I said I would here. The pattern is for a long cardigan, which although it would have been stylish, warm and … Continue reading
Simple Sew Jersey Top
You know how it is when you go into a fabric shop for one thing, and come out with not only what you went in to buy, but other fabric … 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
Boat Race Moneta
My first Colette Moneta, started and finished today – Boat Race day. So may this blog post and dress recall the first time that the girls raced the same course … 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
Colour blocked skirt
Following on from the colour blocked dress, I now have a colour blocked skirt – or this entry could be known as, how to make a simple skirt difficult! I … 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
Katherine Tilton Jacket
I am trying to decide where to rank this project in the all time history of difficult things to sew. It’s not at the top. The silk scarves were harder … Continue reading
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