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brown

16/02/202217/02/2022 Carolynsewing8 Comments on brown

Yes, it is still extremely hot here.  And I am dying a little bit in these photos.  But what can I say?  I found all of these coordinating fabrics in my stash -mostly leftovers! – and each one was the…

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nani Iro Encounter dress

11/02/2022 Carolynsewing4 Comments on nani Iro Encounter dress

Hello!  I’ve made a new rather beachy little dress! I bought this beautiful fabric over two years ago, the last time we were in Japan and Yoshimi took us to her favourite craft store; Yuzawaya in Kichijoji, it’s quite close…

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Cassie’s work wardrobe; finished!

30/01/202230/01/2022 Carolynsewing8 Comments on Cassie’s work wardrobe; finished!

Phew! I’ve finished the capsule work wardrobe that I’ve been making for Cassie over the past few months…!  Most of these things have been previously blogged, and I’m just rounding up here with the last three pieces… item 1; limoncello…

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“autumn tree swirl”: lingerie set

22/01/202230/01/2022 Carolynsewing1 Comment on “autumn tree swirl”: lingerie set

Hello! I’ve made a new lingerie set for myself, using the very last remains of this gorgeous autumn tree swirl cotton jersey.  It’s pretty special, since it was designed by Cassie; and is actually available in her Spoonflower shop, should…

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pomegranate

07/01/2022 Carolynsewing4 Comments on pomegranate

hello!  first thing made for 2022, hot off the machine! I desperately needed new bathers; I’d been keeping all my old bathers for years … “just in case” … and at the beginning of summer finally chucked all of them…

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2021; a retrospective

01/01/202202/01/2022 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized12 Comments on 2021; a retrospective

I’m so behind but running as fast as I can… !  soon I think I will make it back to where I’m supposed to be.  I know I’m a day late for a 2021 retrospective, woops but better late than…

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#use12 capsule wardrobe

30/12/202131/12/2021 Carolynfashion, sewing, shoes6 Comments on #use12 capsule wardrobe

Ta da!  IT IS DONE… I can finally present, in entirety, my #make12, or #use12, capsule wardrobe… yes, that funny little project I’ve been chipping away at all year… hurray!  Phoar!  I cannot be more thrilled with this funny little…

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a yellow Perth top and some teal clogs (shoes)

30/12/202130/12/2021 Carolynsewing, shoes1 Comment on a yellow Perth top and some teal clogs (shoes)

Hello!  I’ve made a couple more items for my #use12 mini capsule wardrobe that I proposed for myself at the beginning of the year, in fact the last two items! So I’m essentially finished!  Apart from a big mix-y/match-y dress…

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