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At last – clothes for me!

8 Apr

I think this is the last of my posts for the first quarter finish along; as you can see I’ve been on a bit of a sewing mission.  At the beginning of the year I made a Fen Dress out … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, clothing, sewing with knits 3 Comments

Penguins? Guillemots?

7 Apr

More clothes making: this time for my eldest.  She chose a Charley Harper print, we can’t agree if they are penguins or guillemots but whatever they are it’s a great print. It’s been a while since I’ve sewn a dress … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, clothing, sewing with knits 4 Comments

Elephants

6 Apr

Have you ever had that experience when you make something and you know it will be fairly simple to make another one as long as you do it soon?  So following on from making a Rowan Tee for Leah I … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, Boys, clothing, Overlocking, sewing with knits 2 Comments

Bears and chevrons

4 Apr

I don’t know why it took me so long to get on and make this but it’s been on my list since December and it took me a short time to actually cut and sew it this week. The pattern … Read More »

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Luna pants at last

26 Jun

Last summer I bought the Luna pants pattern by Made by Rae; I made myself a pair out of a light cotton chambray from the local fabric shop.  I wore them for work frequently and  they were wonderful light and … Read More »

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#mayisformakers, 2017 Finish-along, clothing 2 Comments

2nd quarter finish-along list 2017

5 Apr

It’s time to write a new list/revise the one from last quarter.  I ticked off 5 things during the first quarter; red and white quilt for Siblings Together, Comox Trunks, Linden sweatshirt, baby quilt and BB8 cushion cover. 1.  I … Read More »

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2017 Finish-along, clothing, Quilts 4 Comments

There ain’t nuffin’ like a puffin

1 Apr

At the beginning of January I wrote my 1st quarter FAL list and included this pile of fabric: The plan was to quickly turn them into a Linden sweatshirt for me; so why a week ago had I still not … Read More »

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2017 Finish-along, clothing, Overlocking, sewing with knits 3 Comments

Pants!

19 Feb

Last summer I had a think about how to use scraps of jersey/knit fabric and made a scrappy flower.  Just after Christmas Tobi asked if I could make underpants for him with knit scraps.  He’d done a bit of research … Read More »

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2017 Finish-along, clothing, Scraps, Scraptastic Tuesday 2 Comments

4th quarter FAL

16 Oct

It’s time to try and focus on projects that need to be finished before the end of the year. 1. I have the Luna pants pattern cut and the fabric has been washed and waiting since Festival of Quilts (yes … Read More »

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2016 Finish-Along, clothing 1 Comment

One like mum’s

7 Oct

I made myself a cardigan from knit fabrics earlier this year; Bethan immediately wanted one for herself.  I found the Scarf Neck Cardigan a free pattern and while the largest size is age 10 (although there is a women’s version) I … Read More »

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