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ziggyzag madness

05/08/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized30 Comments on ziggyzag madness

buzzy buzz I’ve made some zigzaggy bumblebee pyjamas, but not for me.  This was a request.  It is nice to get a request! well, every now and again I mean.  Not too frequently, hehe.    I know they look pretty baggy…

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Mississippi Avenue

03/08/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized36 Comments on Mississippi Avenue

I’ve made a little sundress for myself  ðŸ™‚ in very fine, light handkerchief-grade linen from Fabulous Fabrics, deep browny/olive green.  I asked my husband how to describe the colour and he replied immediately “Sherman tank”, haha.  Hmmm! I’ve been told a…

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Black moto jacket

16/05/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized38 Comments on Black moto jacket

Finally! A wintery day! It’s pretty unusual for me to get excited about a wintery day, haha.  Believe me, winter is my very least favourite season… but I have my reason, see; I’m happy for an excuse to wear and…

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fractal

21/04/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized105 Comments on fractal

I’ve made a weird patched dress using twelve old Tshirts of my boys’.  I know it’s bizarre and crazy and probably a little bit ugly but I totally love it! I’m constantly pinning patchwork-y and randomly asymmetric things.  I’m actually very inspired by and…

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purple skirt, with “tulip” pockets

09/03/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized44 Comments on purple skirt, with “tulip” pockets

I’ve made a new skirt.  This new skirt is un-noteworthy except that I gave it some rather unusual little side pockets.  They sit down at the hem, inserted in off-set side seams.  They’re not very big pockets, just a nice…

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Cassie’s terracotta dress

28/02/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized62 Comments on Cassie’s terracotta dress

I made this belated birthday present for Cassie; we recently went on a girly shopping expedition together for her birthday present and spent hours browsing, looking at pretty things, chatting, having hot chocolate and enjoying ourselves! we had lots of…

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a creamy little double-fronted top

08/11/201406/12/2020 CarolynUncategorized40 Comments on a creamy little double-fronted top

My new top will come as a very un-surprise to anyone who has been following me in the Sewvember instagram challenge, haha!… This pattern is Burdastyle 04/2014-115, with modified sleeves  and my fabric is a silk hessian from Spotlight.  It…

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studio faro pocket dress

28/10/201415/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized30 Comments on studio faro pocket dress

New dress, with interesting pockets. While browsing Pinterest, as you do, I came across a line drawing of a very elegant dress on and I immediately knew I wanted to have a go at drafting it for myself.  It is…

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