Tag Archives: dress-making

A Birdie Blouse

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

I decided to make a blouse yesterday, the weather was too inclement for gardening so a sewing day was called for! After a quick perusal through my fabrics I chose a fine cotton with a pretty bird pattern on it. … Continue reading →

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Sequins-a-Sparkling

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

I’ve been busy over the last week or so trying to make an evening dress for a ball next Saturday, it’s caused me a few headaches!!… Having gone shopping with one pattern in mind I came back with another, Butterick … Continue reading →

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Holiday Clothes

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

I finally got round to sewing some clothes for our holiday, although ironically I didn’t use the fabric I bought in London with holiday in mind, I’ve actually used some from my stash! I looked through my patterns for holiday … Continue reading →

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Making a Buttonhole

Posted on January 18, 2017 by

I’m writing this tutorial mainly for Helen, having left home to go to uni she has now decided she wants to learn to sew, she’s borrowed my spare sewing machine to make some pyjamas but I didn’t have a spare … Continue reading →

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Little Sewing Bee

Posted on July 4, 2016 by

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 Bee Time

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

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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A Suit for Spring

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

I’ve just managed to finish this outfit today so I can count it in my monthly stash report – every yard counts!! And yes it’s another one from my pattern of the moment, Butterick 6258! I bought this fabric on … Continue reading →

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Damson Gin Jacket

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

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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Butterick 6256

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

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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A Shirt for Helen

Posted on December 30, 2015 by

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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