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2015; a retrospective

31/12/201508/08/2016 CarolynUncategorized50 Comments on 2015; a retrospective

The last day of the year! now for some riveting (haha) navel-gazing upon the creation and wearing of my clothing.  Kicking off with my favourite outfit pictures from each month. January February March April May June July  August September October November December  SO: What have I…

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me-made May 2015; an overview

31/05/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized25 Comments on me-made May 2015; an overview

So, this year I took part in Zoe‘s me-made May yet again.  This is my eighth time joining in! Obviously it’s practically an institution now, and even though I’m pretty sure it’s not aimed towards people like me; who comfortably…

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Inside Out

24/04/201518/04/2016 CarolynUncategorized28 Comments on Inside Out

Today is Fashion Revolution Day; where we are supposed to reflect upon the question; who made my clothes?  And yes, I am wearing everything inside out too even though I have no labels. You can find out more about how to get…

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2015 plans

10/01/201515/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized30 Comments on 2015 plans

Hello! I’ve been thinking about my 2015 wardrobe requirements and sewing plans for this year.  To be honest I was kinda shocked at the sheer number of things I sewed last year, and not in a good way!  It wasn’t…

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2014; a retrospective

31/12/201415/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized52 Comments on 2014; a retrospective

So, on the last day of the year I like to look back upon some of my favourite sewing creations/outfits/pictures for the year, one for each month… January February March April May June July August September October November December Some…

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Mum. A blog hop. And a thank you.

15/10/201415/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized38 Comments on Mum. A blog hop. And a thank you.

First things first; I thought I’d open on a note both lovely and interesting, my mother wearing a creation made by her.  Mum knitted her top, the Jo Sharp sideways ribbed top using Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in col. Pennant.  The…

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Me-Made May 2014

31/05/201415/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized35 Comments on Me-Made May 2014

So once more I have LOVED taking part in me-made May again this year!  I participated in the Flickr group every day but decided to just write one summary post here on my blog about my experience; which is this…

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Inside Out

24/04/201418/04/2016 CarolynUncategorized24 Comments on Inside Out

Meggipeg alerted me to the fact that today, 24th April, is Fashion Revolution Day; thank you Megan! and it was lovely to finally hang out together, in person  🙂 So I am wearing my dress and my cardigan inside out…

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