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box of socks; the December edition

15/12/2019 Carolynknitting, Uncategorized11 Comments on box of socks; the December edition

Finally!  This is my 12th pair of socks for the year and my box of socks is finished!!  I decided to end up on a festive Christmas note with some celebratory scarlet socks… they are quite plain, but… LOOK AT…

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golden Collins

13/12/2019 Carolynsewing4 Comments on golden Collins

I’m now desperately trying to blog everything I’ve made this year, within this year… so fair warning: brace yourself for an onslaught of making-spam… First of all; this little dress! I actually made this back in September! but cold weather…

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scribble-y sundress

06/12/201906/12/2019 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized9 Comments on scribble-y sundress

I’ve made a new dress, and how gorgeous is this splashy, scribbly, fireworks-y print!  And the way this divine rayon challis ripples breezily against my legs was actually quite quite delicious… it was extremely hot when I took these pictures,…

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how to make a tulle petticoat

10/11/201930/12/2019 CarolynUncategorized18 Comments on how to make a tulle petticoat

… so, I mentioned Cassie’s engagement? and of course I’m completely thrilled to be asked to make her wedding dress!  Thrilled, maybe tempered with a little nervousness, shall we say? but still nonetheless thrilled.  I might even have been anticipating…

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claremont shopping tote

24/09/2019 CarolynUncategorized4 Comments on claremont shopping tote

There’s a new pattern in Le Shop!! So, last Christmas I made a few shopping totes, one for Kelly and one for Sam’s lady L, and they were quite nice if I say so myself!  Kelly in particular carried hers…

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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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