Category: Textiles

More sewing: It’s a new skirt!

Made with black and striped denims (both with slight stretch) – I was attracted to the pattern (Simplicity 2451) because I didn’t have quite enough of the black denim to make a full skirt – and also because I like yoked skirts, and the… Continue Reading “More sewing: It’s a new skirt!”

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One finished shirt……

In the last two weeks I bought a ton of fabric for making new fall and winter shirts. I’m tired of what’s in the wardrobe, but I can’t stand the idea of shopping for ready-made clothing right now which means….. somehow eking out the… Continue Reading “One finished shirt……”

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Magpie…. magpie.

In a little rush this morning because it’s a day full of meetings, I’ve got class tonight, and I’m off to Campbell River in the morning  — which leaves me with little time for posting. So I will share this shawlette that I took… Continue Reading “Magpie…. magpie.”

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I just went to Dress Sew on my lunch hour……

I’ve been feeling a real sewing urge lately, but the coat I am working on isn’t exactly lining up right and I have been looking for a simpler project to restart my sewing self with. At the same time, I have a distinct lack… Continue Reading “I just went to Dress Sew on my lunch hour……”

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The Berg Lake Shawlette

One thing I love about crochet is that it’s so incredibly portable. Small projects are small and fit well into a backpack, a purse, or any other go-bag – and they weigh next-to-nothing to carry. On the recent trip to Berg Lake (pictured above… Continue Reading “The Berg Lake Shawlette”

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