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New baby gift

6 Apr

One of the team in my department at work was due to go on maternity leave at the beginning of February. I knew that she her mum and an aunt both sew and had made a number of things for … Read More »

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2019 Finish-Along, accessories, Babies, gifts 2 Comments

Fixed jeans

5 Apr

Over time clothes wear out, some wear out in particular places quicker than others. This pair of favourite jeans had a hole in the crotch area so I put the repair of it on my list. I used some denim … Read More »

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new pyjamas

22 Mar

I’ve finished a few things since my last blog post. First of all is pyjamas for me.  I made some a while ago using Art Gallery knit, the Linden sweatshirt and Hudson Pants and they are so comfy. I’d found … Read More »

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Quarter 1 Finish Along 2019

17 Jan

I don’t feel like I have many projects to add to the list but maybe that will change as I write and recall! First is pyjamas for me.  I made some a while ago using the Linden sweatshirt pattern and … Read More »

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Preparing for cooler weather

1 Nov

Two years ago I made a batch of pyjamas for my children; my eldest child opted for long trousers and as a result of growing they are now too short but fit fine everywhere else.  So I agreed to make … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, clothing 1 Comment

Upcycling an upcycled item

29 Oct

I made these gorgeous trousers back in 2012 for B my eldest child.  My youngest grew out of them a while ago but insisted on wearing them despite being a couple of inches too short.  Last week I carried out … Read More »

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Quarter 4 Finish Along list

11 Oct

I made flannel pyjamas for B 2 years ago, they are now too short so we have some new flannel, the same pattern (just the next size up) Kwik Sew 3604. Over the last 5 years I’ve made 3 quilts … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, English Paper Piecing, Patchwork, Scraps, WIP 3 Comments

More Luna Pants

8 Oct

I’ve already written about one pair of Luna Pants  that I made this summer, this is the second pair also made using Seasalt voile:Same as last time – no photo shoot but here I am helping M with his guinea pig … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, clothing 2 Comments

Juba shorts

7 Oct

This year there was plenty of dressmaking going on for everyone in the family except Tobit.  So I asked if he would like me to make him shorts and he agreed/said yes.  We picked out the Juba shorts pattern.  I … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, clothing 1 Comment

Luna pants

7 Oct

At the beginning of the summer I made myself a pair of Luna Pants using Seasalt voile and they were so light and comfy that I acquired more fabric from Seasalt to make more trousers: I’m so glad I made more … Read More »

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