(I should have posted this straight after posting my PU skirt, but I forgot… oops!) I’m not really an expert on this “fabric” but I thought I would just jot down a few little techniques I used when making my…
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Clipped Wings; a top
Here is my latest from Pattern Magic 3, by Tomoko Nakamichi; this is the top from p61/91. The seamlines at the side and centre back seams of this top are gently angled out, causing the top to fall in a…
A Genuine Leather (ette) skirt
I’ve made another winter skirt. From the tanned hide of that elusive and rare wild beast; the leatherette. Classy, non? Hehe, so I’ve made bags and tablecloths using PVC before, pretty simple beginner’s type stuff; but this is the first wearable garment I’ve…
Curtaining skirt
It looks plain, but my new skirt has one fun and unusual little fact about its origins. The fabric was part of the bundle of fabrics given to me by my friend C from her late mother’s stash. That’s not…
Random stooff…
1: I saw this idea for seedlings on Better Homes and Gardens and thought awwww, how cyooote! So had a go myself…. these hold sweet peas (yup, planted on St Patricks Day, thus earning myself a gold star for being…
Easter Sunday
Fabio wishes you every success in your hunt… and from me; much love (and chocolate)… and belated best wishes for a glorious weekend!
Ivory trench coat
My new coat! This is McCalls 5525, view D. I have used this pattern before; my first version is view B, pictured here. My second version here is mid-length also, and has the wide symmetrical collar with a button tab…
A meaningful motto…
source a …er, moonflower (?) ( it closes during the day) munchies masterfully managed… (rhubarb and pear custard cake) … and some mathematical musings for March. Peekaboo in blue top Fabric; a gift from my friend C Pattern; from Pattern…
