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Grey stripe dress; 6 different ways

18/04/201219/06/2016 Carolynfashion, Uncategorized18 Comments on Grey stripe dress; 6 different ways

I was chuffed when Robyn suggested this dress would be a good candidate for a mix-up and match-up; thank you Robyn!  And you were so right, yes, indeedy, this is an excellently versatile dress… It is self-drafted and I was inspired…

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Sapote cotton cardigan

16/04/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized29 Comments on Sapote cotton cardigan

Oh g’day peeps!  May I present to you my latest completed knitting project… This is another version of the Jo Sharp Fitted Cardigan.  I have knitted this pattern before, my first version is here.  I really loved that knitted lace…

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Tips for sewing with PU laminate (leatherette)

15/04/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized20 Comments on Tips for sewing with PU laminate (leatherette)

(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

14/04/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized18 Comments on 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…

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A Genuine Leather (ette) skirt

11/04/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized39 Comments on 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…

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Curtaining skirt

09/04/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized29 Comments on 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…

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Random stooff…

08/04/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized13 Comments on 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…

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Easter Sunday

08/04/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorizedLeave a Comment on 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!

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