Tag Archives: sewing

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 →

Posted in Dressmaking, Sewing | Tagged Burda, dress-making, sewing | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Dressmaking, Serendipity | Tagged Me-Made-May, Newlook 6558, sewing | 3 Comments

Me Made May

Posted on May 11, 2015 by craftycreeky

Last week I decided to take part in the Me-Made-May challenge, it’s organised by Zoe on So, Zo, What do you know? The idea is to challenge yourself to wear your own creations throughout the month of May. This was … Continue reading →

Posted in Serendipity, Sewing | Tagged Dressmaking, Me-Made-May, sewing | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Dressmaking, Serendipity, Sewing | Tagged Goldhawk Road, Jackie O Jacket, sewing | 12 Comments

Measure twice, cut once

Posted on December 20, 2014 by craftycreeky

Measure twice cut once should be on a big sign in my sewing room… Yesterday was Friday Night Sew In over on Sugar Lane Designs I decided to finish off an outfit I’ve been making this week for our holiday, we’re going … Continue reading →

Posted in Dressmaking, Sewing | Tagged McCall's pattern, sewing, shirt, skirt | 2 Comments

Making Christmas presents

Posted on December 14, 2014 by craftycreeky

I think I’m ready for Christmas…finally…Cards and parcels are ready to go in the post tomorrow and the last Christmas presents have been made this afternoon; I bought my mum some special handcream but I wanted to give her a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Crafts, Serendipity, Sewing | Tagged Christmas, Liberty, sewing, Tissue holder, Wash-bag | 2 Comments

Chiffon Gabriola Skirt

Posted on November 22, 2014 by craftycreeky

Well I’ve finally finished my Gabriola skirt in chiffon, I’m so pleased with it, it’s taken about a week on and off. I’ve also finally got the sizing right with the pattern! This is the 3rd skirt I’ve made from … Continue reading →

Posted in Serendipity, Sewing | Tagged chiffon, Gabriola Skirt, Sewaholic Gabriola, sewing | 6 Comments

Butterick Pattern 3037

Posted on November 15, 2014 by craftycreeky

This is the second creation from the Goldhawk Road stash I bought in October. It was a complete impulse buy as I wasn’t sure what I would do with it, I just loved it! It’s linen with a digitally printed … Continue reading →

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Homemade evening outfit

Posted on November 3, 2014 by craftycreeky

We went to a Halloween Ball on Saturday night, I don’t do fancy dress (there were some amazing costumes!) I decided to wear my black evening dress and velvet cape, accessorised of course by the little black embroidered evening bag! … Continue reading →