Tag Archives: Serging

It’s Victory for the Hazel dress

I have to blame Law. Kind of around Christmas/ new year following a bit of a buzz about Victory patterns in a fair few blogs, Law highlighted a special offer (now over) which led me down the path of temptation, … Continue reading

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In pictures: newly sewns on the go

I’ve been a bit behind posting some of my finished makes with any reasonable pictures, so this is largely a pictorial record of some Autumn makes that I have mentioned earlier with a little bit of wear-info.  First up, because I know … Continue reading

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Of smalls: too small and not so

With the onset of Self Stitched September I have been challenging myself to wear complete outfits, right down to those things that don’t show – yes I have been on a personal crusade to make undies. Now there are some … Continue reading

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Tis the season of the sundress

A wardrobe staple, recently missing from my wardrobe, has been the sundress.  You know, that very girly item equally suited for cream teas, countryside walks & picnics or warmed up with a cardigan at an evening  barbecue with the in-laws . … Continue reading

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A little cowl necked number

I’ve already posted about what I did with some of what was left of this fabric.  This was the dress though that made me think “love.red.polka.dots.” I’ve had this fabric though since last summer, why hadn’t I made anything with … Continue reading

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A cat & a frilly T shirt

Sometimes when you make something, you just know how perfect the fabric choice is & that you’re making something that really is “you”.  Well, this is true of some red jersey polka dot fabric I bought at the end of … Continue reading

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Hey ho sailor & a tribute

Remember this ? I had intended for this to fill an anticipated Me Made March hole in my wardrobe.  However it has sat on the back of a chair for weeks.  Not only am I unable to find the “right” … Continue reading

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Patty Young dress

I desperately wanted to make something that I craved, after the grey pinstripe skirt that I ended becoming bored with.  Every day I have been oggling the material in the hamper that contains the “now” fabric in my stash. It … Continue reading

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First success in overlocking!

What a great idea it was to get a new toy whilst on holiday!  I devoted the whole day to sewing yesterday with the aim of making something using my new baby where possible & enjoying dear faithful Pfaff to … Continue reading

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