Category Archives: Dressmaking

Winter Hats

Posted on December 7, 2016 by craftycreeky

This year I’ve a few summer hats, mainly for a friend who has been having chemo, they came out pretty well so I decided to try making myself a couple of winter hats. I used a pattern by Emma Garry … Continue reading →

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Lavender Duster Jacket

Posted on October 25, 2016 by craftycreeky

During Indie month over on The Monthly Stitch I fell for a few new patterns, you know what it’s like, they showcase a designer you’ve not come across before, you click over onto their site and before you know it … Continue reading →

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Tricks and Treats

Posted on September 12, 2016 by craftycreeky

I know it’s a bit early for trick and treats, but over the summer I’ve learnt a couple of simple sewing tricks…and I’ve had a few treats!!! My first big treat was a vintage sewing machine! I’ve been hankering after one … Continue reading →

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Lavender Sari Outfit

Posted on August 9, 2016 by craftycreeky

A few weeks ago I fell for three vintage silk saris on ebay, they were all of £12 each for 5-6 yards of beautiful silk. One of them was a gorgeous lavender/mauve design… My original plan was to make  a … Continue reading →

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Little Sewing Bee

Posted on July 4, 2016 by craftycreeky

Last week it was the semi-finals of the Great British Sewing Bee, so contestants were whittled down from four to the final three. I do think they’ve had some tough challenges this series. The first challenge this week was to … Continue reading →

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Little Sewing Bee

Posted on June 15, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’m a little bit behind with the Great British Sewing Bee, last weekend we were catering for the local village show, so two coffee cakes, two coconut and lime cakes, an elderflower drizzle cake and a chocolate cake later…oh and … Continue reading →

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Little Sewing Bee Week 3

Posted on June 6, 2016 by craftycreeky

If my offerings today are anything to go by, I think I would have been the one asked to leave the Great British Sewing Bee last week… We are up to episode three of the sewing contest and the challenges … Continue reading →

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Me Made May Monday

Posted on May 30, 2016 by craftycreeky

Well Me Made May 2016 finishes tomorrow, I think my daughter for one will be quite pleased it’s over, being chief photographer is obviously wearing a bit thin! I’m sure many people outside the UK wonder why we always talk … Continue reading →

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Little Bee Week Two

Posted on May 29, 2016 by craftycreeky

Well the second episode of The Great British Sewing Bee was all about children’s clothes. The first challenge was to make a babygrow, so not only were they being tested on sewing jersey, they also had to sew a perfect … Continue reading →

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Little Bee Time

Posted on May 24, 2016 by craftycreeky

The Great British Sewing Bee (GBSB) started last week, it’s the fourth series so ten new contestants are vying to be crowned Britain’s best home sewer. Each week they have various challenges under timed conditions, I decided to have my … Continue reading →

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