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Tag Archives: Vintage silk sari
Vintage Silk Sari Daisies
A couple of years ago I bought some vintage silk saris on ebay, they averaged about £12 each so six yards of beautiful silk for very little outlay. One of them was a gorgeous charcoal grey ombre with a dark … Continue reading
Posted in Dressmaking, Serendipity
Tagged Great British Sewing Bee, Shell Top, Vintage silk sari
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Lavender Sari Outfit
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
Posted in Dressmaking, Serendipity
Tagged Anywhere Skirt, Newlook 6107, Vintage silk sari
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Little Sewing Bee
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
Posted in Dressmaking, Serendipity, Sewing
Tagged Great British Sewing Bee, sewing, Vintage silk sari
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Vintage Sari Dress
Last night was Friday Night Sew-In over on Sugar Lane Quilts, I decided to buckle down and finish my sari dress in time for Show Off Saturday on Sew Can She… I’ve often seen vintage saris for sale on eBay … Continue reading