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Year: 2013

Taupe is dope

28/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized14 Comments on Taupe is dope

Actually, I think the colour of my new ballet flats and scarf is more ecru than taupe, but the name printed on the side of the shoe box was “taupe”.  So I’m running with it.  Seeing as not much at…

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Blue marle jersey and creamy lace set

27/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized45 Comments on Blue marle jersey and creamy lace set

I’m very happy with this latest set, I just feel like I am getting happier with each one! The bra is made using KwikSew 3300 (my review of this pattern here), the undies with lace across the top are my…

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Broderie anglaise

26/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized35 Comments on Broderie anglaise

Fulfilling a filial request….  Cassie wanted a pretty little sundress for some upcoming parties.  Actually she was totally planning to make this herself, honest.  Well, that’s her story and she’s sticking to it! but her new career has left her with…

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Blue denim dress; 6 different ways

23/01/201319/06/2016 CarolynUncategorized38 Comments on Blue denim dress; 6 different ways

I made this cotton denim/chambray dress using Vogue 1152 about two and a half years ago.  It first appeared on the blog, along with my review of this pattern here, and it has always been a favourite player in my wardrobe.  The…

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I’ve been pruning…

21/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized24 Comments on I’ve been pruning…

… and a day of tidying up the garden leads to one very happy outcome.  No, wait, make that two very happy outcomes… the first being of course a nice, newly neat and tidy garden.  The other is lovely big new FREE floral…

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Drape-ity drape

19/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized53 Comments on Drape-ity drape

I have made a new top and a new skirt!  and am combining the two new garments in one post; since they kinda go together so well and all, and actually the skirt is so… well, bland and basic that…

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Un-stashing

19/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized9 Comments on Un-stashing

How awesome is this Sew-asaurus Rex??!!!!! I’m sorry, but this button is just too cool to pass up and I just had to have it on my blog… well, anime, you see.  Renders me helpless to resist.  Fortunately it has…

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paper-dolls…

15/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized28 Comments on paper-dolls…

10-15 January I’m kinda excited about the paper-dolls; the nerdiness and and childishness of it really appeals to me.  And the stats… monitoring my handmade wardrobe, what I am wearing, how I’m wearing it and with what frequency…  omg; the…

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