Category Archives: Dressmaking

Eighteen for 18

Posted on January 1, 2018 by craftycreeky

Last year a couple of blogs I follow were doing ’17 for 17′, lots of little (and big) things to aim for over the year. I liked the way it include non sewing and lifestyle aims as well and a … Continue reading →

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Stitching Santa

Posted on December 11, 2017 by craftycreeky

Every year Sheila from Sewchet organises a Stitching Secret Santa, there’s a sewing one and a knitting/crochet one, I did the sewing one last year and it was great fun, both putting together a nice little stitching present, and also … Continue reading →

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Chanel Jacket Course Day 2

Posted on October 17, 2017 by craftycreeky

On Saturday it was the second (and final) day of our Chanel Jacket course at the Yorkshire School of Sewing. Anne came down the day before and we spent the evening finishing off our homework and comparing notes! By the … Continue reading →

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Chanel Jacket Homework

Posted on October 13, 2017 by craftycreeky

I’ve just about finished my homework for the Chanel Jacket course I’m doing at the Yorkshire School of Sewing. Day one was two weeks ago when basically fittings and toiles were checked and all the layers were cut out and … Continue reading →

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Chanel Jacket

Posted on October 4, 2017 by craftycreeky

I’ve just had a lovely sewing weekend with Anne, we’ve met a few times at sewing bloggers meet-ups in Dewsbury and Leeds, I discovered she also fancied doing the Chanel Jacket course at the Yorkshire School of Sewing, so when … Continue reading →

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Stitch-a-long 15

Posted on September 17, 2017 by craftycreeky

Well at this rate I might have a happy dance by Christmas 🙂 It’s three weeks since I showed you my silk ribbon and stumpwork flower panel, I’d just finished the panel with a dragonfly on. I spent another few … Continue reading →

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Summer Review

Posted on September 10, 2017 by craftycreeky

I started the year really good, remembering to do a review of each month, but for the last few months I’ve remembered half way through the next month and then it seems too late! Let’s face it, we’re almost a … Continue reading →

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A Pair of Ultimate Trousers!

Posted on August 22, 2017 by craftycreeky

I have finally made myself a pair of trousers!! It’s been on my to-do list for ages, I even included trousers as part of my #2017 Make Nine challenge to try and give me the kick to get going with … Continue reading →

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McCalls 6696 Mark 2

Posted on August 11, 2017 by craftycreeky

I can finally show you a dress I’ve been making over the last couple of weeks, it seems to have taken ages, probably because I was being careful with pattern matching and seam finishing. It’s another McCalls 6696 shirt-waister, I … Continue reading →

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Magnolia Summer Dress

Posted on May 24, 2017 by craftycreeky

I do like pretty summer dresses, I know I need trousers and tops, but I just couldn’t resist making this one first. I bought Vogue pattern 8997 pretty much as soon as I saw it, I love it’s simple, elegant … Continue reading →

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