Red Cedar
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Category: Textiles
Autumn Wool
If you’re on my Facebook or Flickr, you’ve already seen this jacket – a hybrid of a bunch of sewing mistakes which started with choosing the most unflattering pattern ever for my figure (Sew Serendipity is an awesome book for learning to sew, but… Continue Reading “Autumn Wool”
When quitting is getting ahead.
I had a total sewing fail this week – wonky dress pattern with at least one wrong-sized piece from the manufacturer – and a plaid I didn’t have enough of to match up properly so the dress bodice came out looking strange. I never… Continue Reading “When quitting is getting ahead.”
Show-off. More crochet.
I’m baking zucchini cake and chocolate-zucchini loaf at the moment in a desperate attempt to use up some of the plentiful summer squash that has come out of our back garden. (Tomorrow I’m going to have to find a use for my giant cabbage… Continue Reading “Show-off. More crochet.”
Next project…..
On my way to meet friends for post-work drinks yesterday – after picking up my new student transit pass (!) – I happened through DressSew and found this lovely jacquard for only $7 per metre. The photo does not do this piece justice as… Continue Reading “Next project…..”
Making do.
Like I said late last week – although we stayed home for our last bit of summer holidays – we were sure busy with all the canning, socializing, and whatnot. Today I am back at work and don’t have the wherewithal to write much… Continue Reading “Making do.”
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