Category Archives: Craft and Sewing Patterns
Embroidered Denim Pinafore – upcycle
This is an embroidered denim skirt, extremely popular in the late 90’s. On a regular sized person, it would hit about mid calf, however on me, it would brush the ground, meaning the hip/thighs hit the wrong point, and it … Continue reading
Denim Pinny
Pattern Description: The York Pinafore is easy to layer over tank tops for summer or turtlenecks and leggings for colder weather. It is a modern take on a classic pinafore dress with a cocoon shape and two views. View A features … Continue reading
Grey Linen Lounge Pants
Pattern Description: Pull on pants or shorts with elastic waist and side seam pockets Pattern Sizing:18W-24W. I made the 24W Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?sort of, considering I am … Continue reading
Teal V-neck pleated dress
Well despite being unwell, I finished this dress. There has been a fair number of changes since the muslin. The pattern is the Bootstrap Fashion Fitted Bodice Dress with Pleats and Pockets (nothing frothy about that name). I made a … Continue reading
Blue Floral dress – muslin.
I decided that I wanted a simple, straight bodice dress. While my self drafted shirt dress is lovely, I feel that something simpler is in order. Not wanting to go through the whole drafting process again, I decided to give … Continue reading
Mistake = Design Feature
Its a common joke …… mistake is made when sewing. The resulting steps aren’t correcting a mistake; they are a Design Feature. I cut out a version of my Bootstrap Fashions Raglan Tunic. This top has been a mainstay in … Continue reading
Deer & Doe – Hoya blouse
This blouse is a mock-wrap straight blouse with lapels and lined front. Version A has short sleeves, version B has ¾ sleeves and sleeve tabs. I made version A with short sleeves. The size range is 34 to 46 (printed) … Continue reading
Portia Dress – toile stage
If there is one thing I love, its a good maxi dress. I am far too short, and wide for such a thing, but the comfort factor far outweighs any society expectations. And really, there is no disguising my size. … Continue reading
2018 – the year of sewing for me!
After a couple of years focussing on quilting and gift sewing, with only a small amount of clothing sewing, I recognise that I need to update and refresh my wardrobe. Items are falling apart, with a number of favourite shirts … Continue reading
Solstice Quilt – a gift for the new adult
My niece turned 18 this year, a fantastic milestone. Quite a few years back, as part of my first steps into quilting, I made her and her brothers a quilt each, all single bed sized.  I am sure she wasn’t … Continue reading
