Category Archives: Dressmaking

Archers Button-up Shirt

Posted on February 18, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve been eyeing up the Archers shirt pattern for a while on various blogs so when I was down in Birmingham perusing independent patterns in the Guthrie and Ghani shop, it was the ideal time to finally have a good … Continue reading →

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Another Fumeterre

Posted on February 12, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished my second Fumeterre skirt from Deer & Doe. I love this pattern, it’s straight forward to make, hangs beautifully and is comfortable to wear…what more could a girl want! I made this pattern first last month in a yet … Continue reading →

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Butterick 6258 again!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by craftycreeky

Last week I made yet another couple of items from Butterick 6258 it seems to  be the pattern of the season as I’ve now made five cardigans, two tops and a skirt! When I was visiting London last year I … Continue reading →

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Damson Gin Jacket

Posted on January 28, 2016 by craftycreeky

Over on The Monthly Stitch the challenge this month was Cheers for New Years, an outfit inspired by your favourite drink. This year I’m going to try to complete every challenge, so I put my thinking cap on for a drink … Continue reading →

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Inspirations

Posted on January 25, 2016 by craftycreeky

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve discovered three new web pages to inspire and encourage, you know the sort that you suddenly realise you’ve been browsing for an hour…well I thought others may be interested too! The first one … Continue reading →

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Butterick 6256

Posted on January 23, 2016 by craftycreeky

Last night over on Sugar Lane Quilts it was time for the monthly Friday Night Sew In, I decided to get on with an outfit from knitted fabric using Butterick 6256.  This pattern has proved a success over winter in that I … Continue reading →

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First Fumeterre

Posted on January 18, 2016 by craftycreeky

After having to abandon my last make (A shirt that just never went well from the start!) I really needed to sew something I would be happy with. I decided on a Fumeterre skirt. Fumeterre is a maxi skirt pattern … Continue reading →

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A Snowy Sewing Day

Posted on January 17, 2016 by craftycreeky

I looked out of the window this morning and thought Yes! it’s definitely a sewing day! It’s the first snow we’ve had this winter, I like snow when I don’t have to go anywhere, it looks so pretty when it’s … Continue reading →

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The Highs and Lows of Sewing!

Posted on January 13, 2016 by craftycreeky

I felt a bit despondent with my sewing yesterday, I started sewing a shirt just after Christmas and it was one of those that seemed to go wrong from the start. It was  a classic case of wrong pattern for the … Continue reading →

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A Shirt for Helen

Posted on December 30, 2015 by craftycreeky

It always feels a bit of an honour when your children ask you to make them something, especially when they are a trendy 18 year old, it’s like the ultimate accolade that what you are creating must be at least OK!! I’ve … Continue reading →

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