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the Zora Queen Rutela

26/03/201726/03/2017 Carolynsewing37 Comments on the Zora Queen Rutela

OK, I’ve done some pretty involved and intensive projects in my time, in fact more often than not, lately! and this one definitely ticks that box too. Quite a few months ago, Cassie mentioned that she wanted us to go to ComicCon…

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bobblehead

14/03/201715/03/2017 Carolynsewing35 Comments on bobblehead

Note; apologies for the latent loopiness of this post.  Sombre, serious, meaningful and purposeful sewing and discourse thereof shall recommence in the near future…. or maybe not… So, recently I was queued up in Spotlight and spotted some mini snowball-like bobble trim.  … bobbles! so…

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totally local, totally natural, from head to toe

19/02/201720/02/2017 Carolynfashion, knitting55 Comments on totally local, totally natural, from head to toe

A person could be forgiven for thinking that I had abandoned my totally local, 1 year 1 outfit project, since there has been no mention of it here for months!… *blush* however, it has been plodding along, slowly but surely, and…

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red thongs (shoes)

14/02/201725/04/2017 Carolynshoes, Uncategorized15 Comments on red thongs (shoes)

Hello!  I’ve made a new pair of um, “shoes”…??  although I’m embarrassed to even consider giving them that lofty title; they’re so basic.  Also; yes I know my year of handmade is all but over and I don’t have to make…

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… some clothes for Cassie

30/12/201614/01/2017 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized17 Comments on … some clothes for Cassie

… and finally, I made some clothes for Cassie for her Christmas pressies too.  At first I had wanted to make some luggage or a travel set for her too; but we were hanging out in Spotlight together, you know…

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strappy white summer sandals (shoes)

21/10/201621/10/2016 Carolynshoes, Uncategorized28 Comments on strappy white summer sandals (shoes)

The weather is warming up, and I looked out Le Footwear from last summer and recoiled in horror at the hideously decrepit state of Le Thongs.  I wear my thongs a tonne, and for everything; walking the dog, housework, to the beach where there…

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black suede oxfords (shoes)

27/09/201627/09/2016 Carolynshoes47 Comments on black suede oxfords (shoes)

Hello.  I’ve made some new shoes… some black suede oxfords.  My fourth pair of black oxfords.  Fourth?! Ha! Yes, four pairs seems a tad excessive, mmmmm? but really, my first three pairs were all in the realm of practise runs really.…

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pretty duds, plain duds

20/09/201620/09/2016 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized40 Comments on pretty duds, plain duds

Sooo….. I’ve been making underwear, and recently have produced two new sets; one is sorta Oo-la-la while the other is more of the Serviceable variety. Madame Serviceable? you’re up first! “Pretty” is all very well but we all need some plains in our…

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