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Black dress

28/09/201025/09/2020 CarolynUncategorized10 Comments on Black dress

So, I hardly ever wear this dress and it just sits there on its hanger and I reach for it once in a blue moon.  I wasn’t even planning to use it this month. This can be a toughie to…

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Domestic diva XI

27/09/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized13 Comments on Domestic diva XI

Hehe, realised that my most loathed domestic duty has not yet been immortalised here; the dreaded office work… (groan) I used to be an analytical chemist (yes, with a degree n’ all…) and so led a reasonably interesting life with every…

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Domestic diva X

26/09/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized5 Comments on Domestic diva X

Woah, same skirt as yesterday; snap!  Though this version is view C and is made out of a bright cheery, bohemian, gypsy-ish print.  This is another skirt pattern I’ve used a lot, although not as much as my old standby…

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Domestic diva IX

25/09/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized8 Comments on Domestic diva IX

Post celebratory let-down; I did have a lovely day yesterday, and thankyou so much for your lovely birthday wishes!  Hmmm, re this morning’s outfit; both old favourites.  Both of these pieces I contemplated throwing out last summer and both got…

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Domestic diva VIII

24/09/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized15 Comments on Domestic diva VIII

For those of you wondering if the domestic diva series is nought but a ploy then wonder no more, for I do actually do housework around my house as well as sewing, er which OK admittedly has got unnecessarily high…

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Domestic diva VII

23/09/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized10 Comments on Domestic diva VII

Went on a recky (translation; Aussie slang for reconnaissance mission) through the husband’s side of the wardrobe for this morning’s outfit.  Oh, btw, that’s just the shirt here, not the skirt hehe, in case you were wondering… Details: Shirt; Burda…

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Domestic diva VI

22/09/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized10 Comments on Domestic diva VI

Yesterday was a very sad day.  I decided not to blog about it as I’m not the sort to pour myself out, but covered up my feelings as is usual for me.  It was a busy day, but I also received some…

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Domestic diva V

21/09/201015/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized8 Comments on Domestic diva V

Skirt; old favourite, since it was one of the first really artistic things I made for myself without using a pattern.  Lots of bits and bobs of fabric.  Attached long white cheesecloth petticoat underneath with handkerchief hem.  Random strips, stitching…

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