17/52

This pair have driven me crazy today but I wouldn't change them! Big E: He was supposed to be tidying his room not hiding in the garage making a sword with Daddy... little e: Ooozing cheekiness today but those big eyes and freckles make it hard to stay cross for any time...! ...

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A rather sharp looking Banksia

I have been looking longingly at the scout t-shirts all over sewing blogs, fab ones here and here, wishing I suited loose fitting t-shirts. I then remembered that I have the Banksia pattern which is similar but a little more fitted and have made it before with varying success. The first time I...

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Culottes x 2

Is anyone else pleased culottes are back 'in'?! Not that really matters, I have had many pairs over the years, but I might not feel so 'middle aged before my time' when I wear them now... I have had this pattern for ages and I made a pair a few summers ago. They were made with very old fabric of...

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16/52

I got some peace to sew yesterday afternoon while the kids went litter picking on our road (with husband!). ...

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The quest for the perfect trouser...

I am on a mission to make the 'perfect' trouser. So far I have failed. I thought I was on to a winner when I bought V8961, this is the picture in the latest Sew Today magazine: They look slim but not skinny and have a side zip so a nice clean line. I bought some navy and white polka dot cotton...

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15/52

Late again this week, never mind! Taken last Monday at Tantallon Castle. They like nothing better than a ruined castle to run around! ...

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Lady Skater 5

I think I have a problem, last month I made lady skater dresses 5 & 6.....Only one worked though, this blue flowery one. I bought a load of jersey from someone selling their stash on ebay a while ago, it included this floral one and a textured maroon one. Both fabrics were destined to be Lady...

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A Renfrew

I realise I am very very late to this party but I finally bought the Renfrew pattern! It has been on my wish list since it was released but I held out and got it in the sale Sewaholic had a few months ago. It certainly has not disappointed. This version is a wearable muslin to check fit so I used some...

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14/52 - Easter Sunday

What a lovely day, warm, sunny, family and chocolate, what more could you want?  Hope you have all had a lovely day as well. We had a egg hunt in the garden I chose some good hiding spots! We had our traditional Easter pavlova, with cream and blueberries this year (I ran out of...

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March in Review

I know this is a bit late but here is my review of March.Finished Objects (all still to be blogged): 2 Lady Skater Dresses, one was a fail. Another cord skirt, 3rd this year... A Renfrew with cowl neck in random sparkly jersey that I bought in a bundle on ebay. 1 Elsa...

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Darling Ranges Dress

I have been meaning to make a Darling Ranges dress for a year, since I made this muslin,which was massive. I do love Megan Nielsen patterns, did anyone see her brilliant April Fool's this year? It was brilliant! I cut the L for the muslin so this time I made a straight M and it is practically...

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13/52

I have not spent much time with the kids in the last week and a half, my Mum is in hospital, so it is husbands phone pictures this week. Late. Big E: mid conversation! little e: learning to drive the mini digger! ...

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