https://videopress.com/v/i3mz9qUD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Well, the chances of me managing to post a weekly summary on a daily Instagram challenge while travelling and doing a bit of work, were probably slim so here I am again switching the two last bits of Me Made May into one summary post. After my sulky Week 2, I got back into… Continue reading Oops I did it again – the other half of Me Made May 2022
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Making a dupe of the Max Mara blouse
If you saw my entries for Designin' December and some of my other pieces you probably already know I have a penchant for recreating designer fashion looks on a modest budget.
Two pairs of jeans
Jeans making has been in my plans since my first sewing life back in the 80s and 90s. I even got as far as buying two jeans patterns but of course, never got around to making them.
My Plans for 2022
Well I'm later than most but I had a lot to think about. I've now got some plans gathered for my 2022 sewing and making. I really ummed and ahhed over creating a Make 9 this year as much like New Year's resolutions it can be a bit demoralising when I don't complete them.
Making Butterick B6723 for Love Sewing Magazine 103
Of many good things that happened for me via sewing last year, this was one of the highlights. I can finally reveal that I was invited to do a Readers Review for Love Sewing magazine. Needless to say, I was very excited. Butterick B6723 is a dress pattern with two views: one is a straight… Continue reading Making Butterick B6723 for Love Sewing Magazine 103
2021 in the Rearview Mirror
Oh gosh, the first week of 2022 has already gone by and I am not ready! I found myself busy doing 2021 things right up to the last knockings and so had not thought of the reviews, roundups and planning that were required to close down 2021 and set up 2022! I managed - just… Continue reading 2021 in the Rearview Mirror
Desiginin’ December 2021: Contender Number 2
This second project for Linda's @nicedressthanksimadeit challenge is based on an image that has travelled from the internet via various phones to Pinterest over the course of nearly a decade. I saw this catwalk look somewhere and it just stuck in my head. The image was old when I first saw it and for a… Continue reading Desiginin’ December 2021: Contender Number 2
Basics B*tches
As it's approaching the time of year when we start thinking about glamour and glitz, who wants to know about what I made a lot of back in the summer - BASICS of course!
Mustard and white striped trousers
Ever since I bought this piece of yellow and white striped linen a picture of a pair of light, swishy trousers floated into my head and once I got my hands on the finalised @PatternlabLdn trouser block, I was determined to use that to create the summer pants of my dreams. I've been dabbling with… Continue reading Mustard and white striped trousers
Finlayson Sweater Hoodie Dress hack
Do you ever do 'stream of consciousness' sewing? Sometimes I make it up as I go along.
Me Made May…the rest of it
I had intended to do a week by week recap of #MMM21 but, well stuff happened. So in order to bring this to a close I decided to just put the rest of the weeks into one post.
Halla Coat – Breaking the Pattern
A third of the year has already gone and I have just published my MakeNine for 2019. Although I have made a few items this year already, I'm now embarking on one of the more prominent ones. I don't really like getting caught up in hype and typically the fact that everyone likes a thing… Continue reading Halla Coat – Breaking the Pattern
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