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the paper doll project

23/09/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized13 Comments on the paper doll project

(I’ve pledged to wear only clothes handmade by me this year and to sketch my daily outfits in my Fashionary.  I’m calling this; the paper doll project) 6th-11th September 12-17th September 18th-23rd September G’day  ðŸ™‚ So, you may have noticed…

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In which Sienna models some spring-y attire…

18/09/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized45 Comments on In which Sienna models some spring-y attire…

The Perth fashion festival may be over but some are still dressing to impress. Sorry, I just could not resist, these pictures put such a smile on my face, she looks so funny. I hope she puts a smile on your face…

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Thoughts on hem lengths; linings and slips

18/09/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized28 Comments on Thoughts on hem lengths; linings and slips

One of my wardrobe renovations performed lately was to shorten this skirt by a good several inches; a super quickie reno, but one that nevertheless completely transformed this skirt for me from something that almost caused me to shudder whenever…

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Beachy polka dots dress

13/09/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized78 Comments on Beachy polka dots dress

So, we had some purr-fectly dee-lightful weather last Monday, allowing me to wear, and take some piccies of, my dress. The product of my giant beachy polka dots fabric, screen-printed by moi.  Um, I’m completely satisfied with how it turned out.  And I…

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Army jacket; 6 different ways

12/09/201319/06/2016 CarolynUncategorized28 Comments on Army jacket; 6 different ways

My khaki army-style jacket has been my go-to coat/jacket this winter.  I made it two years ago, completely inspired by all the fabulously cool examples I had seen out and about in Tokyo.  I got home and pretty much immediately set about…

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Screen-printing: golden curls

11/09/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized28 Comments on Screen-printing: golden curls

 We had our last screen-printing class (sad face)   I’m going to miss heading out to class!  Anyhow, since I feel up to doing regular screen-printing on my own at home I had decided to try out a couple of…

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Autumn leaves sundress

07/09/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized46 Comments on Autumn leaves sundress

I made a sundress using my autumn leaves fabric, screen-printed by me here.  Those who like wonky weird imperfect prints are going to like this, if you don’t, then avert your eyes! The pattern is an adaption of dress T,…

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Screen-printing: giant beachy polka dots

05/09/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized42 Comments on Screen-printing: giant beachy polka dots

My latest screen-printing project  ðŸ™‚ Searching for design inspiration, I randomly set myself a theme.  The beach!  I sketched out several ideas and variations, some abstract some more literal, and spent ages agonising over which one I should do… aaargh,…

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