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film noir (lingerie)

21/06/201621/06/2016 Carolynsewing18 Comments on film noir (lingerie)

Lately the smalls drawer is just looking the epitome of prettiness!  I’m totally enamoured with this new set… ivory bobbin lace on a deep blue-y charcoal background, with delicate little black ribbon bows.  A little old Hollywood, scraps from the cutting room floor……

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the incredible raspberry woman…

17/06/201617/06/2016 Carolynsewing18 Comments on the incredible raspberry woman…

Haha!   I lolled pretty hard at this outfit above, but decided to share anyway.  I look like some kind of burgeoning superhero or something yeah?  All I need is the cape.  “NO CAPES!!” *  (Edna Mode, of course) Fear not, fellow…

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some tops, and a collar pattern

13/06/201614/06/2016 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized33 Comments on some tops, and a collar pattern

I’ve been busy making a few tops… SO!  Exhibits A and B; two Nettie tops,both made in a really gorgeous, pale cream knit from Fabulous Fabrics, given to me by Mum.  Now, I know I’ve said a gazillion times before…

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Petrol blue/apricot lingerie set

04/06/201604/06/2016 Carolynsewing19 Comments on Petrol blue/apricot lingerie set

Fulfilling a need.  Plus, I’ve been making some winter boots and it has been such a freaking marathon, cue Munchen scream here, although I am over the difficult bit and on the home straight now, weeeee!  anyway I just wanted to whip up…

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purple-y jade

23/05/201627/05/2016 Carolynsewing21 Comments on purple-y jade

Remember my little charcoal Jade skirt? and how I mentioned I needed wanted it in a heap more colours? well, to cut to the chase, ta-da! Pattern; the Jade skirt by Paprika Patterns.  Now I’ve always said Vogue 1247 is…

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little white tank

19/05/201627/05/2016 Carolynsewing41 Comments on little white tank

I’ve made this new top! rather cute and feminine with a sweet little tie front at the waist. Yes, it’s linen, it’s plain, and it’s white.  I just can’t help it, I’m a diehard white or off-white top kind of…

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a passing housewife

14/05/201622/05/2016 Carolynsewing33 Comments on a passing housewife

What am I?  I am a passing housewife!!! Hehehe just to explain, Izumi Curtis is a character from my favourite Japanese anime Fullmetal Alchemist.  She always introduces herself as just a passing housewife, and so is the character I can relate to…

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charcoal jade skirt

01/05/201601/05/2016 Carolynsewing23 Comments on charcoal jade skirt

I’ve made a new little mini skirt!  It looks sorta plain at first but it has an interesting folded front that makes it a little bit more exciting.  It’s comfy and easy, and I also think it’s pretty cute too:) Remember that…

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