At the beginning of the year, I posted some bold sewing plans and a fuzzy #makenine pledge. I've made a lot of my proposed makes from earlier in the year but as I expected lots of things have caused the original plans to pivot. What's complete so far? Travel of course is a major factor… Continue reading Sewing Plans update – Half Year recap
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Boat neck top with full bust adjustment
Stash diving for patterns can unearth some old gems. One from my youth works just as well with some adjustments.
Supercool – white linen trousers
Following along in trouser mode, here's a quickie. I’ve wanted to make a pair of white linen trousers for the longest time. I once had a pair which I think came from Marks and Spencer's many years ago. I wore them until they fell foul of my chubby thighs and I eventually mislaid them somewhere.… Continue reading Supercool – white linen trousers
Sorbet season, take two – McCalls 8090
Once again I was hovering on the edge of a trend, the Tiered Dress trend to be specific. It takes a while for me to get my head around whether I like a trend enough to get on the bandwagon. I dabbled a bit last year with my Blouse to dress hack to see if… Continue reading Sorbet season, take two – McCalls 8090
Oops I did it again – the other half of Me Made May 2022
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
Stitch Festival London
No actual sewing today but I was really happy to be involved in the Sewover50 lounge at the Stitch Festival show in London
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.
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
Designin’ December: Contender number one – My Teddy Bear Icon Coat
After I'd been eyeing the Designin' December sewing challenge hosted by Linda @nicedressthanksimadeit for quite a while, I finally got around to entering last year with my Chiffon Jeans Jacket made during my end of year frosting fest. This is a contender for this year's challenge. There are so many things I see online that… Continue reading Designin’ December: Contender number one – My Teddy Bear Icon Coat
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
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