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mocha set

04/10/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized21 Comments on mocha set

…  for me! Fabric; slithery, slinky-malinki poly knit from Fabulous Fabrics in a divinely luxuriously glossy mocha shade; all elastic and other findings from Homecraft Textiles.  I wanted to make a Sierra bra for myself too; and while I love lace-y underthingies,…

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origami blouse

21/06/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized20 Comments on origami blouse

Hello!  I’ve made a new blouse  ðŸ™‚ Yes, it is currently winter here in Perth.  I am braving the freezing depths of winter to take these photos.   Haha, not really!  Actually I am wearing my new blouse responsibly and…

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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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baggy blue trousers

04/05/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized68 Comments on baggy blue trousers

My new trousers are kinda weird.  They are seriously baggy and they have a seriously dropped crotch.  But they feel sooo luvverly on! I think I’m going to like them, in their weirdness, even though I know I look a…

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High-waisted apricot skirt

20/02/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized63 Comments on High-waisted apricot skirt

I’ve made a new skirt; a high-waisted, knee-length straight skirt, with a self-belt, long double belt loops and in-seam arrow welt pockets.  This is skirt 114 from the Solo in White collection from Burda style magazine 04/2014.  I’ve waxed lyrical…

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Carolyn pyjamas

09/02/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized56 Comments on Carolyn pyjamas

I was supremely flattered when Heather of Closet Case patterns contacted me to ask if it was ok to name her latest pattern after me… wow, seriously?! !!!!!   *deeply flattered moment* So the Carolyn pattern is for pyjamas, hehe.  Yep, I inspired…

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Watson lingerie set in sand cotton jersey

07/12/201415/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized20 Comments on Watson lingerie set in sand cotton jersey

I just could not resist buying Watson, the new lingerie pattern designed by Amy of Cloth Habit.  Yes, I have a few lingerie patterns now, but a few points of difference with this one allowed me to talk myself into…

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patchwork Sandpoint top

14/11/201415/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized24 Comments on patchwork Sandpoint top

I’ve made a new top.  Well, kinda new from old actually, since it’s made from 4 old Tshirts cut up and patched together.  My refashioning bag yielded; a light purply-brown from Craig, two pinks from Tim, and a chocolate-y one which is…

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