Posts filed under: 2016

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Burda 7/2016 #119 Pattern Review | DIY Halter Dress

Hello chums, I made a dress from the Burdastyle June 2016 issue. The simple lines of the dress drew me plus I quite like how the neckline is structured. Here... Read More
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Ottobre Design Kids 03/2015 Monsters Shirts

Hello chums, I am just so excited to share more of these kiddie shirts. I finished them in time for our sojourn to London over 2 weeks ago. The pattern is from Ottobre... Read More
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Small luxuries

Life is about the small stuff right?  Favourite little extravagances to relish in. Everyone has something they see a small luxury in an otherwise plain ole life. I think that one... Read More
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A self drafted skirt…using Winifred Aldrich’s Metric Pattern cutting for Womenswear book.

Hello chums! Phew I am really trying to catch on all my blog posts before the beginning of September so apologies in advance for the project dump that will be... Read More
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Ella top aka trying to rock a seventies vibe

Hi guys, Super quick post to share a super quick make. The Ella top from Liola Patterns is a  a casual tank top with french seams, bust darts, a back... Read More
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Sewaholic Oakridges

So I finally got round to making the Oakridge top....... Read More

Ramblings…

Hello chums,   Its been a long time….2 weeks to be exact and I have missed you all. I have missed the writing process. Several reasons are behind this but... Read More
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Stashbuster Files 1.o

In which I share something my kids and I made this mornin:D... Read More
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McCalls M7093 Chambray

Hello chums, Its summer holidays and I have not a care in the world right now. Trying my best to plan for a fantastic holiday. In September my oldest starts... Read More
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Random sewing related thoughts

  Hello everyone, “How come they dont prewash their fabric? They seem to be using it of the bolt?” You see even my hubs has learnt, through living with a... Read More
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DIY Embossed Scuba Skirt | Another Vogue V1486

This is my muslin for the V1486 skirt I entered into the Pattern Review competition in June (the post is here). I have sewn this skirt 5 times now! That’s... Read More
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Lady Skater Dress No. 2

Hello everyone. As luck would have it I have finally got round to making a second skater dress. I get quite a lot of wear out of my teal scuba... Read More
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Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 3

Hello everyone, Another day another Renfrew top. This one a simple scoop neck version. Fabric is from Fabsworks in Dewsbury. I squeezed this out of leftovers from making a Lady... Read More
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Octopus McCalls M6044 retake

Hello everyone, After the success of the first M6044 shirt I made for Mr SNS I decided to make another one. Mr SNS chose this fabric after he saw me browsing... Read More
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Summerwatch

Hello chums, I interrupt your regular broadcasting to share with you whats been inspiring my love of big floral fabrics of late. I cant help it surrounded by all these... Read More
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Off the Shoulder.. Simplicity 8045 Top

Hello everyone, Bare shoulder look……..I am a convert. This trend was not something I was keen on but it kept popping up on my IG feed and I decided to... Read More
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Nautical Outfit IPM Week 4 RTW COPY

*My entry for IPM* Hello everyone, My last ever entry into 2016 IPM! And what a month it has been. I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges set this year. This... Read More
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Breezy and Blue Dress IPM Week 4 RTW COPY

Hello everyone, I can hardly believe June is almost over and IPM is coming an end. This is one of my entries for the last challenge : RTW copy. Here... Read More
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New Look 6423 knit dresses

Hello chums, Allow me to present these gorgeous little girls dresses made in delicious cotton jersey using New Look 6423.  ... Read More
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Another Burda 2/2016 #103 Review

Hello everyone, Super quick post because I made another one of the high low top from the February issue of Burda. First one I made here with a yellow spot... Read More
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