After the striped shirtwaist debacle, I wanted a quick fix. I had already earmarked this lovely stretch cotton brocade, overprinted with huge splashy green roses, [The Textile Centre] for another V1312, and just rummaged in the black-and-white crate for some knit remnant to make the top. Voila! Conveniently, this ticks the boxes for a couple … Continue reading Mizono in action: V1312 again
…Kwiksew and Simplicity, to be exact. I’ve just knocked up another Kwiksew 3658 in off-white rib knit from MyFabrics. I didn’t have the fabric shortage this time, so the sleeves are full length. It’s a nice fine knit, great for layering. Nothing much to say, it’s almost entirely done on the overlocker bar the CF … Continue reading Quick and Simple
Woohoo I got me some sew-jo! I had a mad indulgent splurge last week [payday, can’t help myself] and ordered shedloads of patterns and fabrics. They’ve been arriving all week, and I finally reached ignition point and got the itch again. Just a little, but I have put in several hours of pattern prep … Continue reading Cutting Remarks
CoBloWriMo Day 7: ‘Write about one of your favourite resources.’ Wah! Well, I’m afraid I’m going to be a complete copycat here, and piggyback on another blogger following this challenge. Sorry Aurora, I’m going with eBay too! No, hang on, let’s stretch it a tad: I choose t’Internet itself. Every payday, I go and have … Continue reading Resourceful
Well, I’ve had some of the marking money, the holidays have started, and it’s the wife’s birthday on Sunday, so we’ve started the fun by dropping into Majestic Wines on the way to a rather scrummy pub lunch on the way home. So, one nap later [I’m a lightweight these days, sorry] I’m doing a … Continue reading No Self Control…
‘Tis done! The parrot has landed! V2813, stretch cotton sateen panel print from The Textile Centre. A couple more buttonholes, loads of teensy buttons to sew on [I used ones left from my daughter’s wedding dress for now, they may end up different colours courtesy of nail varnish]. A few ‘French tacks’ [whatever they may … Continue reading Polly-amorous!
A heavy afternoon’s drinking at Pride yesterday, and a long lie in this morning…which worked brilliantly- no hangover! After this, a lovely breakfast cooked by my very own little breakfast queen, and then the rest of the day sewing. Just a short break to do a bit of maths tuition, and to watch a few … Continue reading La vie en rose (ou coquelicot?)
** post delayed while waiting for the missus to do photo shoot!** I haven’t been feeling up to much all week really, but finally had a mammoth cutting out session on Sunday afternoon. I got cracking on bank holiday Monday, and decided to tackle the ‘non white’ sewing first, as I hate threading and re … Continue reading Wifey’s wardrobe [and another big shout out for The Textile Centre]
Not some Royal sponger, but my lovely parcel of delight from The Textile Centre. Oooh! My first reaction, when I ripped open the packaging [no restraint for THIS Fairy thank you very much] was ‘I didn’t order this!’ It looked like a length of white-on-white jacquard, when I was expecting green roses, giant parrots, and … Continue reading New arrival
Well, I had to really, they sent me vouchers… First MyFabrics, then TiaKnight, a terrible temptation as I’m a fan of both. Since making the shirts for the missus, I actually fancy one for myself. I stopped wearing shirts some years ago, when my boobs expanded and RTW shirts all gaped unbecomingly at the buttonholes. … Continue reading Payday and lack of self-control
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