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colour-blocked Mimi and golden chain-mail

23/08/202523/08/2025 Carolynsewing1 Comment on colour-blocked Mimi and golden chain-mail

hello!  I’ve made a new/old blouse for myself… I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of using old textiles PLUS I’ve also always loved patchwork and mixed-prints in clothing so obviously this new blouse is certain to become a favourite!  why?  because…

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indigo mestre shirt

31/10/2024 CarolynUncategorized6 Comments on indigo mestre shirt

I made a new shirt recently, using the Pauline Alice Mestre pattern … and I just have to say that this new design is extremely impressive to me with many beautiful, clever and thoughtful details.  In my opinion, it’s hard…

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snuggly dress/shacket

28/09/202428/09/2024 CarolynsewingLeave a Comment on snuggly dress/shacket

I made this very snuggly and cosy shirtdress/jacket thingummy recently, the pattern is the new Fibremood Ildri … I think it is called a shirtdress, but it can obviously be cut shorter as a shirt or jacket too.  btw, while…

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another twisted collar shirt

07/06/202407/06/2024 Carolynsewing3 Comments on another twisted collar shirt

I made another unusual little shirt … this one is similar to the other, cotton one that I made just recently but does have some key differences. I used a length of beautiful snowy white linen from the Linen Shack…

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a weird new top

24/05/202424/05/2024 Carolynsewing7 Comments on a weird new top

Hello!  I’ve made a new shirt/top; it’s a little weird but it’s an idea I’ve had in my head for a long time and have been quietly working on realising it.  I’ve actually been making this shirt for over a…

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dusky pink linen shirt

18/05/202420/05/2024 Carolynsewing4 Comments on dusky pink linen shirt

Hello!  I’ve been sewing again lately … I just finished a button-up shirt using this beautiful dusky pink linen that I received from the Linen Shack.  The linen is very fine and light, and was absolutely beautiful to work with.…

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Original Digby Julie tunic dress/ tops

05/11/202313/11/2023 Carolynsewing1 Comment on Original Digby Julie tunic dress/ tops

Hello! Finally posting some other new things I’ve made this year… Item 1; a love floaty top for summer.  Actually to be specific, I think this is the dress version of the pattern! however it’s kinda short on me thus…

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white top… ghost horses jumper… patchwork underthingies

30/06/2023 Carolynknitting, sewing, UncategorizedLeave a Comment on white top… ghost horses jumper… patchwork underthingies

Hello!  I have been so remiss in not posting this top, made months ago now… I wanted a new white shirt and if you’re feeling like a quick and easy shirt project then what better pattern to get out other…

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