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A self-rolling edge finish for knits
This is a sweet and pretty finish to apply to the edges of casual knit garments... and a more neatly-finished-on-the-inside edging, if slightly more involved, than a similar one I wrote previously....
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Denimen. Ineminem.
First garment for the year!The credit for the cute pocket and the funky piecing and top-stitching goes to Mum of course ;) Yes, remember this Vogue 8561 skirt that she made, and passed on to me...
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Bra sew-along....
... woops, better late than never!With all my crazy pre-Christmas sewing, followed by the stiflingly hot post-Christmas coma period, I totes forgot to post that I am taking part in Amy's Bra Sew-along,...
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the paper-doll project
I've been thinking about things for the year ahead. Apart from continuing to make all my own clothes, I mean... that's a given ;)It's fun to set little goals to think about and complete. I like...
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Yellow pleats. please!
Yes, my title is swiped shamelessly from Issey Miyake’s famous 1993 collection, but I reckon that is OK since this is an Issey Miyake design ;)And you’ve probably noticed that it is yellow. A yellow...
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Sweet nothings
Recently I received the Very Inspiring Blog award from pdiddly and also from janessewandtell, thank you so much Pauline and Jane!But I just had to laugh a little bit... my 2012 round-up post attracted...
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paper-dolls...
10-15 JanuaryI'm kinda excited about the paper-dolls; the nerdiness and and childishness of it really appeals to me. And the stats... monitoring my handmade wardrobe, what I am wearing, how I'm...
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Un-stashing
How awesome is this Sew-asaurus Rex??!!!!!I'm sorry, but this button is just too cool to pass up and I just had to have it on my blog... well, anime, you see. Renders me helpless to resist....
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Drape-ity drape
I have made a new top and a new skirt! and am combining the two new garments in one post; since they kinda go together so well and all, and actually the skirt is so... well, bland and basic that...
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I've been pruning...
... and a day of tidying up the garden leads to one very happy outcome. No, wait, make that two very happy outcomes... the first being of course a nice, newly neat and tidy garden. The other is...
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Blue denim dress; 6 different ways
I made this cotton denim/chambray dress using Vogue 1152 about two and a half years ago. It first appeared on the blog, along with my review of this pattern here, and it has always been a favourite...
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Broderie anglaise
Fulfilling a filial request.... Cassie wanted a pretty little sundress for some upcoming parties. Actually she was totally planning to make this herself, honest. Well, that's her story and she's...
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Blue marle jersey and creamy lace set
I'm very happy with this latest set, I just feel like I am getting happier with each one!The bra is made using KwikSew 3300 (my review of this pattern here), the undies with lace across the top are my...
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Taupe is dope
Actually, I think the colour of my new ballet flats and scarf is more ecru than taupe, but the name printed on the side of the shoe box was "taupe". So I'm running with it. Seeing as not much at all...
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Aquarius
... the water bearer!So this dress incorporates the design from page 56 of Pattern Magic 2, by Tomoko Nakamichi. It is described as "a flip turn draped design tie appears from the slit in the front...
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Stuff
28th January-2nd February(if you're new, I've pledged to wear only clothes handmade by me this year and to sketch my daily outfits in my Fashionary. I'm calling this the paper doll project)Thank you...
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Shell-pink pleats, please!
I have made a little top for Cassie to wear to work. Or wherever she pleases, of course :)This is Vogue 1142, which I made in yellow silk for myself last month. Cassie admired it so I offered to...
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Burda 7767; a Rogue's Gallery
A quick head-count and I realised I've made enough more of these shirts to put together another Rogue's Gallery of Burda 7767's...This is hands down my most used pattern evah... I have used it 27...
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the paper doll project
3rd February - 8th February(if you're new, I've pledged to wear only clothes handmade by me this year and to sketch my daily outfits in my Fashionary. I'm calling this the paper doll project)A...
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Clarissa
Remember I mentioned I had bought something rather exciting, which I was dying to show off here??Well, here she is!Yesterday was Cassie's birthday, and I knew that she has coveted a dressmaker's dummy...
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