Category Archives: Dressmaking

Newlook 6107

Posted on July 30, 2015 by craftycreeky

A couple of months ago I fell for a Newlook pattern, I tried to buy it about three times in Samuel Taylors but it was always out of stock, I tried my usual on-line pattern shop, out of stock! I … Continue reading →

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Fit for a Wedding

Posted on July 2, 2015 by craftycreeky

We’re invited to a wedding tomorrow, I finally managed to finish my outfit yesterday, just in time! I saw a photo on facebook of a very elegant dress made from a kwiksew pattern. I realised I had a very similar … Continue reading →

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Summer Skirt Burda 8765

Posted on June 19, 2015 by craftycreeky

During the Me-Made-May challenge, I realised that my wardrobe was somewhat lacking in everyday separates, quite a few going out outfits, not much for going round the market or mooching round Skipton. I decided I needed a straight skirt. I had … Continue reading →

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Me-Made-May and Newlook 6588

Posted on May 31, 2015 by craftycreeky

Well today is the last day of May and therefore the last day of the Me-Made-May challenge. It has certainly been quite a challenge to try and wear something I’ve made every day, I haven’t got that many clothes! It … Continue reading →

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Simply Sew Jackie O Jacket

Posted on April 4, 2015 by craftycreeky

This week I’ve been busy sewing a variation on the ‘Jackie O’ jacket. I bought the Simply Sewing magazine this month and it was the free pattern, I’ve not used one of their patterns before so I decided to try … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 2917; tunic

Posted on March 26, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished making a top from Simplicity 2917, I bought the pattern for the summer dress designs, I do like long cotton dresses in the summer. However I noticed that the top (they call it a tunic!) looked rather … Continue reading →

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A Handmade Wedding; Day Two

Posted on March 12, 2015 by craftycreeky

Next week it’s our 8th Wedding Anniversary, so I’m taking this opportunity to tell you all about our handmade wedding! Yesterday (Day 1!) was, of course, THE DRESS, today it’s the bridesmaid’s dress; I had one very special bridesmaid, my … Continue reading →

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A Handmade Wedding

Posted on March 11, 2015 by craftycreeky

Next week it’s our 8th wedding anniversary, it doesn’t seem like eight years since I married the best man in the whole wide world! We had a wonderful day surrounded by thirty of our closest family and friends. Our wedding … Continue reading →

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McCall’s shirt pattern

Posted on February 25, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve spent the last few evenings beavering away in my sewing room making myself a shirt, I’ve wanted a traditional shirt pattern for a while, but it’s taken me until now to find the right one…it’s got a back yoke, … Continue reading →

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Helen’s Prom Dress

Posted on January 5, 2015 by craftycreeky

One advantage I’ve found of writing this blog is that it does give me a record of things I’ve made over the year, I can look back and look at what worked, what didn’t, what I enjoyed making as well as things that … Continue reading →

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