So this is what I’ve been up to in sewing class lately. After my fitting fiasco with my previous project, I thought I’d give myself an easier job of it this time around. So I’m making a kaftan! Well, a … Continue reading
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patchwork pretties
I’d been meaning to make some nine-patch cushions for a while. I got a bit “cushioned out” a while ago and couldn’t quite bring myself to make any cushions of any sort. I thought a bit of inspiration was called … Continue reading
out of the blue
I still can’t quite believe it, but yesterday, for the second time, I was offered vintage fabric free, gratis and for nothing by a total stranger. The offer came from Pam, who had seen my thrift of the day on … Continue reading
bermuda triangle
Yesterday was not a good day, sewing-wise. I was working at a disadvantage from the start, having sliced open my finger on a kitchen knife in the washing up bowl the previous evening. This made the job of stuffing pincushions … Continue reading
fabric field day
Sometimes things take a long time to come to fruition. You set your heart on something, and you know it may never come to you. You wonder – can you justify the money? And regretfully you tell yourself, no, you can’t. … Continue reading
frock trouble
Whilst I really love the Easter holidays, sadly their approach sees the conclusion of my dressmaking class. With the aid of a couple of extra sessions to make up for the ones I missed, I have been trying to get … Continue reading