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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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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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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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dog treats

19/07/2019 CarolynUncategorized12 Comments on dog treats

Recently I made a large batch of dog treats for Clara and she’s completely obsessed!   And I, unlike many bloggers, do not use that word lightly!  She would do absolutely anything for these, and what’s more they cost roughly…

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black and cream Eve dress, dp studio

30/06/201916/07/2019 Carolynsewing17 Comments on black and cream Eve dress, dp studio

Not very long ago, I was contacted by dp studio, a pattern company whose offerings I’ve always found super interesting and intriguing… I bought a few of their patterns last year but am still yet to find time to make…

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the mother-of-the-groom, plus a gorgeous bridesmaid

03/06/201904/06/2019 Carolynsewing26 Comments on the mother-of-the-groom, plus a gorgeous bridesmaid

So, I made my own outfit for Tim and Kelly’s wedding too, of course!  I’m posting about this outfit before the wedding dress, partly because I’m waiting for the professional photos … a social media blackout was imposed for the…

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