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adding the almighty pocket

05/07/2020 Carolynsewing, tutorial2 Comments on adding the almighty pocket

So, recently I’ve been on a bit of a pocket binge.  You see, one has a phone which has rapidly become the ruler of one’s Life, and one has decided that this little autocrat needs to be on one’s person…

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I made a little blue book

05/10/201707/10/2017 Carolyncrafty stuff, tutorial33 Comments on I made a little blue book

So the title explains it all really, hehe… I’ve been reading the blog Lil’ Blue Boo by Ashley Hackshaw… partly for chicken stuff since Tim and Kelly got chickens recently and the whole family has been invested in their care…

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buttonhole loop; a tutorial

30/12/201630/12/2016 Carolyntutorial23 Comments on buttonhole loop; a tutorial

Aaaages ago, Susan asked me for more information about the buttonhole loop used in this top, and I totally forgot!  I’m so sorry! right up until yesterday when Pencil Girl asked the same thing about Cassie’s top.  Ladies, thank you…

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side seam with inset strip and bound-edge inseam pocket; a tutorial

17/08/201618/08/2016 Carolynsewing, tutorial28 Comments on side seam with inset strip and bound-edge inseam pocket; a tutorial

btw this fabric here is fulfilling a long held dream of mine…. a Marimekko dress!!  print is Pieni Unikko 2, 100% cotton, available here… yes, you can get Marimekko fabric in Australia!  More details on the dress in a future post to come…  🙂 Also,…

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gathered pocket; a tutorial

20/03/201621/03/2016 Carolynsewing, tutorial, Uncategorized17 Comments on gathered pocket; a tutorial

This gathered pocket sits inside and at the side edge of a loose-fitting garment such as an unfitted dress or tunic top, and can be adapted to go in a loose, flowy skirt also.  It is best suited to lightweight fabrics. Firstly, making the pattern…

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