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winter white Dyron hoodie

03/10/2025 CarolynUncategorized3 Comments on winter white Dyron hoodie

Hello!  I’ve made a new hoodie for myself, and think it’s rather beautiful if I say so myself.  Many years ago, when I started this blog, I would sometimes berate myself for being scared of wearing colourful clothing.  I tried…

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colour-blocked Mimi and golden chain-mail

23/08/202523/08/2025 Carolynsewing1 Comment on colour-blocked Mimi and golden chain-mail

hello!  I’ve made a new/old blouse for myself… I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of using old textiles PLUS I’ve also always loved patchwork and mixed-prints in clothing so obviously this new blouse is certain to become a favourite!  why?  because…

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dazzling dazzle

27/04/2025 Carolynsewing1 Comment on dazzling dazzle

hello!  I made a fun new little dress… this is the new Fibremood Dazzle pattern, which is actually a top pattern but I lengthened it to be a dress, simply because I had enough of this gorgeous fabric to do…

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Why do I sew with striped fabrics?!

01/03/2025 Carolynsewing7 Comments on Why do I sew with striped fabrics?!

rhetorical question, don’t mind me.  I actually love stripes, even though when I do sew with them I feel inextricably compelled to pin each and every stripe. It’s ok. A small amount of suffering is acceptable when it leads to…

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lux trousers and some more random cushions

30/11/2024 Carolynknitting, sewing1 Comment on lux trousers and some more random cushions

hello! I’ve made some more things lately… Firstly, some new trousers.  I used a new pattern, the Fibremood Lux trousers.  Lately I’m more interested in trousers/jeans etc with a flat front and no pleats… and so the pattern piqued my…

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snuggly dress/shacket

28/09/202428/09/2024 CarolynsewingLeave a Comment on snuggly dress/shacket

I made this very snuggly and cosy shirtdress/jacket thingummy recently, the pattern is the new Fibremood Ildri … I think it is called a shirtdress, but it can obviously be cut shorter as a shirt or jacket too.  btw, while…

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Balinese sarong-style “alberthe” dress

07/07/202408/07/2024 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized12 Comments on Balinese sarong-style “alberthe” dress

I made a new dress, possibly the last summer sundress before our cold winter sets in for real… I was very fortunate to have a warmish enough day recently in which I could wear it to the beach and take…

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an ivory blouse and a pink neck warmer

30/04/2024 CarolynsewingLeave a Comment on an ivory blouse and a pink neck warmer

Hello!  I’ve finished a few new things over the past few days… First up, a new ivory blouse for myself.  This is the new Fibremood Georgie blouse, and it’s quite an interesting design and construction technique that I haven’t really…

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