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my blue corduroy skirt

17/07/202108/08/2021 Carolynsewing9 Comments on my blue corduroy skirt

ok sure, I’ve made a few blue skirts before, and I’ve made a few corduroy skirts before, and I’ve even made a few blue corduroy skirts before too… And now I’m welcoming a new one to my wardrobe!  The best…

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pretty green ebony, bibs, masks

04/07/202108/08/2021 CarolynUncategorized3 Comments on pretty green ebony, bibs, masks

I’ve made lots of Closet Core patterns’ Ebony tees and dresses for others and this is the first one for me!  I finally used this absolutely beautiful, delicate grey/green wool knit that I bought in Tokyo, one of of our…

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nighty night!

01/07/2021 Carolynsewing3 Comments on nighty night!

Last month I also devoted some time to updating the pj situation in my life, and in little Theo’s life too!  It suddenly got really really cold overnight, and my fave old bunny pj’s, that I still LOVE btw are…

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3 merino netties

30/06/202131/07/2023 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized1 Comment on 3 merino netties

To be perfectly honest I don’t know why I keep calling this a Nettie because I’ve rejigged it so much it literally has zero of the original seam lines left… … anyway!  above is my new sweater/ tee in the…

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Tali Tali Sandhills

22/06/202122/06/2021 Carolynknitting, Uncategorized17 Comments on Tali Tali Sandhills

I thought about holding off on posting anything about this ensemble until later on, like after the exhibition and I had some pictures of it actually IN the exhibition but … well obviously decided no! I was thrilled to be…

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sewing tragedies

09/06/202109/06/2021 Carolynsewing8 Comments on sewing tragedies

I’ve made this crazy new dress… isn’t this fabric hilarious?!  The very second I clapped eyes on I simply could not resist… it’s like a comic book – first point in its favour – except all sewing stuff – second…

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the Yallingup dress/blouse

23/05/2021 Carolynsewing12 Comments on the Yallingup dress/blouse

I can finally reveal the main thing I’ve been working on for the past few months… our new pattern! Please allow me to introduce the Yallingup dress/blouse! This is a loose summery piece that can be made as either a…

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cool new top

23/04/202123/04/2021 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized6 Comments on cool new top

oh hey! I made a new top. This is the Harmony pattern by FibreMood; and I really loved it upon first sight; the interesting, sailor-inspired bib collar and slightly old-fashioned sleeves with a wide, buttoned cuff.  I think it has…

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