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Sophie

30/09/2021 CarolynUncategorized17 Comments on Sophie

It’s the last day of the month and even though I have several recently made things to write about, it’s all kind of paling into insignificance for me right now since we lost our dear Sophie earlier this week… We’ve…

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Betty boop

15/09/2021 Carolynsewing6 Comments on Betty boop

I’ve made a pair of cute little trousers! well at least I think they’re pretty cute anyway…   So: here’s the funny thing; I really do love and want to wear a lot of trousers/jeans/pants but I kinda struggle with…

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blue and pink clogs (shoes)

06/09/2021 Carolynshoes2 Comments on blue and pink clogs (shoes)

I’ve made some new shoes! and of course I’m over the moon with how lovely (I think) they look… !  A few months ago, during one of our infrequent and thankfully very short lockdowns – and I’ll just say it again;…

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bumblebee baby

28/08/2021 Carolynsewing4 Comments on bumblebee baby

Le Bebe needed some new outfits… so I made one! The little clownsuit/jumpsuit is totally adorable in my opinion!!  it’s partly based upon two other different rtw ones Cassie already had for him for gauging the size and width, and…

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another new nursing dress design

26/08/2021 Carolynsewing3 Comments on another new nursing dress design

… the last time I stayed with Mum and Dad; I helped Mum to clean out her fabric stash; AGAIN.  Mum now has small and beautifully curated collection of perfectly gorgeous fabrics in her possession, and I have… a much…

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check out the checks!

23/08/202128/08/2021 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized2 Comments on check out the checks!

Hello!  I’ve made a cool new outfit!  At least, I think it’s pretty cool, anyway.  I think it’s got a strong 80’s vibe; it reminds me vaguely of what the dancers were wearing in Spandeau Ballet’s “To Cut a Long…

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Cassie’s gum leaves

19/08/202119/08/2021 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized4 Comments on Cassie’s gum leaves

I’m so happy with this new dress!  The fabric is actually very special… Cassie gave it to me last year, the print is one of a suite of designs she created for her wedding stationery and other wedding paraphernalia…  she…

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sherbie pink top

08/08/202117/08/2021 CarolynUncategorized12 Comments on sherbie pink top

Hello!  This is the latest thing in my little “use 12” challenge… a little top using this very small remnant given to me by my friend N when she cleaned out her stash.  I really loved the colour of this…

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