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khaki suede top; 6 different ways

20/09/201920/09/2019 Carolynfashion4 Comments on khaki suede top; 6 different ways

Last week, on a whim; I randomly decided to mini-wardrobe-challenge myself to wear this khaki/olive suede tee  for one whole week, styling it differently each day … I’d made it five years ago! back in 2014 and it’s been such a…

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mustard pietra shorts

10/09/201914/09/2019 Carolynsewing9 Comments on mustard pietra shorts

Hack attack! Despite initial appearances, my new shorts are actually based upon the Pietra shorts/pants pattern by Closet Case patterns… I loved this pattern immediately, loved the high waisted flat front with no waistband, and those cool side panels with…

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box of socks; the August edition

01/09/201901/09/2019 Carolynknitting8 Comments on box of socks; the August edition

Wait, it’s now September.  It’s not August any more…. dammmmmm!!!!  I’m a day late! In my own defence I did actually finish these yesterday, which was still August; but it was like nigh on midnight and the lighting at midnight…

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a pink pinny

30/08/201931/08/2019 Carolynsewing19 Comments on a pink pinny

So, I loved my red velveteen pinafore so much… it’s such a lot of fun to wear.  I can’t believe I worried a little that I was too, er mature, for such a garment and I thought I might become…

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a raincoat for Cassie

25/08/2019 Carolynsewing7 Comments on a raincoat for Cassie

Yes, I may be modelling it here, since maybe I stole it for a few days after finishing it, hehe, but this raincoat was always for Cassie and is now safely residing in her wardrobe, where it should be!  I…

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some naice new clothes

23/08/201922/12/2019 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized11 Comments on some naice new clothes

I’ve been whipping up (k-chaaaaa!) some maternity clothes for Kelly… I’ve been making a lot “for others” lately, all this year in fact, or at least it feels like it! but I’m ok with that; for one thing; it gives…

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terracotta skirt; 6 different ways

22/08/201922/08/2019 CarolynUncategorized7 Comments on terracotta skirt; 6 different ways

I’ve loved this skirt so much! but it’s been worn and worn and worn and the placky-dack fabric got so crazed and brittle in places towards the end there, I’ve finally been forced, forced I say! to bid it adieu;…

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black Clementine

12/08/201913/08/2019 Carolynsewing12 Comments on black Clementine

Oh my gosh, I am so behind!  I’ve made this new dress … and have worn it and why have I not blogged it?  I used to have quite a strict rule about not wearing something until I have written…

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