2018 round up

It has been almost 6 months since I posted anything here, I have been making though, just not had time to blog it all. In the summer I made a lot,  I have lost almost 2 stone and none of my summer clothes fitted anymore, nice problem to have. I wasn't loosing weight to change how I looked but...

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New Look 6429 - 1980's summer tops

I have had this pattern lurking in my pattern stash for years since it was given to my by my Aunt when she was clearing out. I decided to try out a couple of the top patterns. The pattern was cut in a 16 so I went with that as it matched my measurements fairly well. The vest top turned out massive...

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Simplicity 1318 - Kimono Jacket

My second make for the summer was Simplicity 1318. It has been in my 'to make' pile for over a year but was not needed last year as the weather here was bad and Iceland was not the country for needing summer clothes! I made version B in cotton that my Dad brought back from Oman years ago. It...

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Closet Case Patterns Sallie Jumpsuit

I have been in a sewing frenzy for the last month and a bit, altering and making new summer clothes. I have lost 23lb and nothing fits! The first thing I made was the Closet Case Patterns  Sallie Jumpsuit, I figured the stretchy nature of it would shrink with me more than a woven jumpsuit. I...

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Me Made May 2018, the finale!

I can't believe a month is over already, how time flies when you are having fun! Here is a wee round up of the last 10 days: Day 22: A Liberty Print Renfrew, very well worn so a bit faded now, a keeper though. Day 23:  A Simple Sew Shannon top lengthened to tunic length. A keeper although...

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Me Made May Week 2 and 3

Here is a wee round up of weeks 2 and 3 of Me Made May. Day 8: Raglan sleeve top from the Sew U Home Stretch book. I used a woven fabric for the front and I love the idea but I used a mish mash of jersey. I plan on remaking this top with the same front panel but better jersey. Day 9: Very...

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Me Made May Week 1

A week of Me Made May is over and I have managed to wear 7 under worn items in the wardrobe. Day 1:  Me made leggings and skirt. Skirt is really stiff and uncomfy, I suppose that's why it's called upholstery fabric... It has been putted in the refashion file. Day 2:  Me made raglan...

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