So, as I mentioned last post, colour… Exhibit one; some grey synthetic knit stuff from the remnant bin. Remnant bins are a terrible trap really, aren’t they?, the fabrics within can be so tempting pricewise, and the truth is they…
Tag: top
Pattern Magic twist top; take 3
So, I had originally bought this heavy cream knit stuff with the intention of re-creating exactemente the dress on the cover envelope of Vogue 1087 (below, right), and obviously got disenchanted with the idea since it sat in my stash…
It’s very windy…
… thus the crazy hair. I’ve made a new top, but it’s not extravagantly exciting in either cut or construction. Not even a Pattern Magic thing, sorry, though in my own defence this was already half finished before I even…
Colourblock, eh?
This is one of the new things I’ve made in my stash’n’scrap busting efforts; a new top. Getting rid of two more smallish pieces of fabric…! The rust coloured corduroy used for the body is the leftover from these…
Smoky scraps, and a collar
This little top made out of the scraps from Craig’s new shirt is one of my New Things; mental run-through of them yesterday and I realised this was totally appropriate for hot weather, plus went well with this little skirt…
Burda 7834, a pattern review
I’ve made another little top using Burda 7834. It is such a quick and easy little pattern, I can see myself using it a few more times, in spite of the fact I will have to re-grade it each time…
Plain and simple
I was thinking of calling myself Plain Jane today; but didn’t want to offend any Janes out there. I’m sure Janes have suffered enough, having a phrase like that readymade and just waiting to be lobbied at them whenever they…
Some new stuff
Since I picked out some photos from Oregon yesterday, I thought it the appropriate day to wear and show the souvenirs I bought whilst there… and then I also remembered and pulled out this new top that I finished only just before…
