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Black high-waist straight-leg jeans

23/06/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized15 Comments on Black high-waist straight-leg jeans

I’ve made some new jeans!   After being inspired by some of the beautiful examples of other people out there making their own jeans, and the success of my own khaki stretch gabardine jeans I decided to give this a…

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Except the boots…

21/06/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized5 Comments on Except the boots…

Today my outfit is completely handmade by me!!  Doesn’t happen with extreme frequency, especially during winter when jumpers and cardigans are in constant appearance, so feeling pretty pleased with this outfit!  And my socks are knitted by me too, although…

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Splitting up a suit, 2

14/06/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized8 Comments on Splitting up a suit, 2

Here finally is the jacket from the suit I made a few years ago (see here and here)… made from free fabric and using Simplicity 4698 … again.  Yes, I do re-use patterns a lot, glad you noticed! We had…

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Hot pink and khaki in the bush…

04/06/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized9 Comments on Hot pink and khaki in the bush…

I knitted this mossy green scarf about eight years ago.  It was a wool kit from Ivy and Maude, composed of an eclectic range of different yarns.  Perfect for keeping the neck warm on a winter weekend away at my…

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Khaki jeggings

11/05/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized21 Comments on Khaki jeggings

I’ve submitted my first Pattern Review … er, review. This is for Burda 7863, the slimline pants I’ve just finished for winter. I wanted slimline pants this season so I could wear them tucked into my biker boots, and I’m…

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