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Put it in a sock!
It’s been a while since I posted anything new – I’ve been busy since going back to full time work and filling clothing orders. Busy but very satisfying As the christmas season is fast approaching, my present is the gift … Continue reading
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Punky Tea Dress
I want to share my punky little tea dress modification. I absolutely love how this turned out. In fact, I think it is the best version of this pattern that I have made so far. Introducing my punky little tea … Continue reading
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Furry Toddler Shrug ( aka gilet / waistcoat / wrap / cover-up / body-warmer and so on….)
Very, very cute (and strokeable – turn your baby into a cat substitute!) – furry toddler shrug sewing pattern. I had a daft idea – make a furry shrug for Ellie. I hadn’t fully appreciated just how much of a mess … Continue reading
Spring Jacket
I just had to share this. Ellie looks so cute in her new jacket for spring/summer. I used an offcut of curtain fabric (bought for £1.50 – still have quite a bit left over too!) and modified the winter coat … Continue reading
Child’s Hooded Poncho Towel
Here I present my latest sewing tutorial: how to make a hooded poncho towel. We go to baby swim class every week and had doubled up on our baby towels the last few weeks; packing two in Ellie’s swim bag rather than … Continue reading
Anti allergy dog collar
Don’t worry – this isn’t transcending into a pet sewing blog! Seeing as I’d recently had to run up some doggie hygiene pants, and I then remembered her dog coat needed the fastenings adjusting before the weather drops below freezing; I thought … Continue reading
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Victoriana inspired winter baby coat
Here are finished pictures of the winter coat project. So pleased with how this turned out. I aimed at 12-18 months for sizing but in a stroke of what may possibly be genius, I upsized slightly, added sleeve turn-ups, made … Continue reading
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‘Blue’sleeves … my delight!
I thought I was being clever with the post title but I’ve now got Greensleeves humming away in my brain and I can’t shift it! Mucho annoying. I’ll try to work through it I wanted to update the coat project by … Continue reading
Baby & Toddler Culottes refreshed
Whilst finishing off the instructions for the Culotte Sewing Pattern (now available at last), an idea for a refreshed look to this old pattern came to mind. What started as a little thought to use a contrasting fabric for the front … Continue reading
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Winter coat project – finally some progress!
Ok, I know my intent was to have this all finished and wrapped up for Ellie’s first Christmas. The best laid plans and all that….. We do have progress though! The template was all sewn together (bar sleeves – they … Continue reading