Monthly Archives: October 2015
Sewing Journey – pattern alterations
I have been making my own clothing for quite a while now. Â I have had a fair amount of mediocre results, a few resounding successes, and of course some spectacular failures. Like all learning seamstresses, along the way, I have … Continue reading
Feeling mellow ……
Alcohol ……. Interesting stuff …. alcohol. Having an iodine allergy bites, mostly because it counts out most alcohol. Â No vodka, no wine (red or white … allergic to sulphur too), no tonic for gin, no sweet liqueurs. So what are … Continue reading
Persistence
When I bought this fabric, I didn’t really like it. Â Oh sure it was a great price, and I am sure I could figure out something to make out of it … but was it really me? Â I bought 5 … Continue reading
A quilt with a weird name …….
I bought this range of fabrics from a lady who was selling off her stash. She had purchased the stock from a closing down quilt shop, but realised the reality of maintaining an online shop just developed into more than … Continue reading
Heartfelt apology to my overlocker
I am the first to admit, that I expect a lot from my toys, and I don’t look after them anywhere near as much as I should. My poor overlocker, is run ragged, cleaned only when I have to, often … Continue reading
Singer Perfect Plus – Princess Seam Jacket
Sometimes, you go into a project with very limited expectations, but find the design or fabric, takes you to a level you just weren’t expecting. This jacket was made, using fabric picked up from an estate sale. Its most definitely … Continue reading
Upcycle, redesign and repurpose
One thing I have always loved doing, it up cycling and repurposing fabrics. Back when I first started sewing, it was often the only way I could get my hands on pretty fabric; trawling through the op-shops, grabbing clothes purely … Continue reading
Simplicity 2336 – Khaliah Ali Collection
This has become a great TNT, especially for the soft, slinky knits that are so popular right now. I find these shirts are great for work, especially in Autumn and Spring, where its cool and then warm. Paired with a … Continue reading
Jalie Raglan T-shirt
This has fast become my go-to, when it comes to tshirts. I love the raglan sleeves, I love the scooped neckline, I love the sleeve length and I love the hemline. Another pattern that fits almost perfectly out of the … Continue reading
Petite Plus Blouse
How long has it been since I have posted a sewing entry? Â I have been very slack I know, but its time to get my blog back to its core business; documenting my sewing journey. Petite Plus Blouse ….. this … Continue reading
