I knitted a thing! I love to curl up on the sofa and knit, and once I’d got myself sorted I really enjoyed knitting this. [Actually I think I have something else knitted which I’ve not shared!] This is the Balloon cardigan from Petite Knit. It has a V-neck and is a short cardigan with … Continue reading Balloon sleeved cardigan
Seersucker is definitely having a moment at the moment! Hang on, am I on trend? Never! I remember mum making me things from seersucker when I was little and for a while I absolutely hated it, but enter this large scale linen cotton seersucker from The Fine Cloth Company and I’m hooked! I'm sure I … Continue reading White Seersucker
This pattern is a top and dress, and was tempted to make up the dress before we went on holiday back last August, but I saw so many top and skirt sets made from the same fabric to look like a dress that I decided that separates would be much better. I’ve not made anything … Continue reading Liesl & Co Laureles top
I’ve so many makes to catch up on… I actually made up a toile of this jacket a while ago, I’ve had the pattern for even longer! I had a RTW navy jacket which had lots of wear, but it was getting a bit small. I decided this pattern would fit the bill as a … Continue reading Decades Everyday Three’s a Charm Jacket
This blog of mine has had very little love this year, so I’m left with an oops, I’ve sewn lots of things and need to post them. For the first time in ten years, I headed over to Sydney for our works Christmas do. It was a wee bit of a washout - it rained … Continue reading 60s floral
I made a bag! I’ve only made one bag before and it gets so much use. So why not try another? I was heading away for work for just one night and needed minimal luggage as I was flying and decided I didn’t have another bag I could use (I may have done, but I’ve … Continue reading iThinkSew Faunia Bag
I blame these on my friend at Studio of Sewing. I’m sure she’ll be quite happy to think she enabled me so well! Basically she posted some photos of this tee on the old gram and I decided I need to buy it and try the pattern out. I’m always on the lookout for the … Continue reading Greenstyle Leeward Tee
A new pattern! As soon as this pattern was released, it went in my cart to buy. It just took a while to make up! The Saltwhistle top and dress has a square neck and scalloped hem, it’s intended to be slightly blousy. It has an elasticated waist and is to be made from woven … Continue reading Love Notions Saltwhistle top
Another post with repeats? Finally I might be finding patterns which are just me and deserve their place in my wardrobe, rather than making new patterns. Who is this person? Oooh, shiny, new vs oh let’s make that, it fits and I love it! Yeah, nah, it won’t last! 😆 Vogue 1247 skirtNot officially from … Continue reading More repeats!
Long time no blog, but hey, I’ve not been doing nothing, I have made some things, actually lots of things! They are repeats of patterns I've made before, so don't really benefit from a full post each. Scroop Eastbourne TrousersThis is my fourth pair of Eastbourne trousers. Such a great pattern. I think this is … Continue reading Repeat makes
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