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Cassie’s work wardrobe; finished!

30/01/202230/01/2022 Carolynsewing8 Comments on Cassie’s work wardrobe; finished!

Phew! I’ve finished the capsule work wardrobe that I’ve been making for Cassie over the past few months…!  Most of these things have been previously blogged, and I’m just rounding up here with the last three pieces… item 1; limoncello…

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work outfit pt 2, blueberry crepe cake

11/11/2021 Carolyncrafty stuff, sewing2 Comments on work outfit pt 2, blueberry crepe cake

Phew!  I’m currently feeling like the Red Queen! in that I’m running as hard as I can just to stay in the same spot…  anyway, a bit late, but here are some more random things I’ve made recently. Items 1…

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some cute new work clothes

10/10/2021 Carolynsewing5 Comments on some cute new work clothes

I actually finished these things a little while ago but have only just now had the chance to photograph them… also I have a new policy with regard to making things.  I’m planning to alternate making things for others in…

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unicorn

15/01/201915/01/2019 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized10 Comments on unicorn

So I’m knee deep in wedding-dress biz, which I LOVE, of course! but I took a little time out just to make something fripperous and frivolous and quick and easy, just for me.  Think of this as like a tiny serve of…

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metallic silk damask skirt

15/04/201815/04/2018 Carolynsewing21 Comments on metallic silk damask skirt

With less than 24 hours remaining until Tim and Kelly’s engagement party, I suddenly realised I really wanted to wear my new skirt.  Only problem was, the new skirt was at that moment a flat, albeit lovely, piece of fabric…

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Christmas pressies; a sewing marathon

29/12/201729/12/2017 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized31 Comments on Christmas pressies; a sewing marathon

Tim and Kelly… As usual, I made Christmas presents for my family… I started late October, so I was giving myself plenty of time, or so you’d think!  I’m a fairly efficient seamster, and I still only just finished a…

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kangaroo paws… and making a skirt with a side pocket opening; a tutorial

25/10/201726/10/2017 Carolynsewing31 Comments on kangaroo paws… and making a skirt with a side pocket opening; a tutorial

I made a new skirt using a pretty special piece of fabric… there’s a little story behind it.  It’s a handprinted organic cotton/hemp from Ink & Spindle with a really lovely kangaroo paw motif; designed by Lara Cameron and handprinted in…

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“bookshelf” skirt

18/04/2017 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized21 Comments on “bookshelf” skirt

Hello!  I’ve finished the second part of my little autumn wardrobe-lette… a new skirt! using a printed, upholstery-weight cotton canvas from the Fabric Store in Melbourne, the fifth fabric from the top in this pic of my Melbourne acquisitions… I…

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