Hello, it's me, I am still here and I've been sewing. I'm popping in with a quickie to share a bit of news. My long-time love and I finally made it legal after nearly 32 years together. A couple of weeks ago we completed a civil partnership. We had both always shied away from marriage… Continue reading We got married hitched partnered
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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.
Button down the hatches
Trousers seem to be on my crafty mind at the moment. I made a few pairs of jeans this summer and I got the urge to make some button-front trousers in the vein of the ubiquitous Lander pants.
Slub Sweater Knit Joggers
"I don't do trends", I say and normally that would be true. When a hot new trend arrives it always takes me a while to decide whether - a. I like it b. whether I think it suits me and c. whether this is a look that could last. I still have items in my… Continue reading Slub Sweater Knit Joggers
Hot Girl Summer Sun Dress
Every year I always create a mini drama for myself and there is always a moment when I'm saying to myself "This isn't going to work, don't bother." and this year was no different. I almost didn't submit anything but finally ended up with two offerings and this is one of them
Three Easy Pieces – the cable textured Ponte saga part II
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Sometimes a fabric really grabs me. Sometimes they have it in lots of yummy colours. Sometimes I can't resist buying it. Originally, I had been looking at some autumnal golds and greens but these had sold out. Not to worry my eye fell on these berry shades and a pale… Continue reading Three Easy Pieces – the cable textured Ponte saga part II
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