In March I was getting my sewjo back with a vengeance and sewed my first self-drafted item for a while. I made a simple T-shirt based on an old RTW favourite and used some dramatic fabric to give it life. I'm going to use the same technique and extend that self-made pattern into a maxi… Continue reading Self drafted T-shirt goes long – taking it to the Maxi.
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Entering an uplifting universe …
In the days when I was a prolific maker, it was the acquisition of new skills which was always a key driver. Once I'd made a two piece T-shirt I had to learn how to insert sleeves, once I knew how to knit and purl, I had to learn how to do cable. This is… Continue reading Entering an uplifting universe …
Resurrection and Revamping: the mannequin dossier – part two.
In part two of my mannequin restoration project, I'm now ready to start re-covering my Venus dressform. Having dithered for several weeks about how to do this and also being distracted by other activities, like holidays to Spain; de-cluttering my workspace and the many other projects on my to-do list I am finally there. Ah… Continue reading Resurrection and Revamping: the mannequin dossier – part two.
Resurrection and revamping: the mannequin dossier – part one.
Did I ever tell you about the time I performed a resurrection? Oh no? Well this is it. What do you with that once faithful friend who after more than a decade of neglect, you suddenly decide you need, only to discover that because you relegated her to that friendless zone of 'got-no-time-for-hobbies-now-work-obsessed' uselessness, she is shall we say, less than match fit.
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