While trying to make a shirtmaker dress work, I've finished a new cardi. Why? Because the dress toile is taking up a lot of thinking time and I needed a quick win to boost my confidence. Back to the cardi. I've made this before and I know how the collar sits. The facing always seems … Continue reading Cardi – winter is over
Category: M5978
summer skirts
Here's the skirt story. This story is still about clearing out my fabric stash. We've also had a very hot week and it's still in the 30's tonight. The skirt pattern is the leftover piece from the summer dress I made the for church part of the wedding last week. It's my favourite Butterick 3597 and … Continue reading summer skirts
Cardi – M5978
Here's my take on this basic cardi M5978.This fabric was from Knitwit early in 2010 and in December I made it into a dress.The snaps on the front are from The Snap Source. They're great because they have long prongs. I've also used grey fabric for the front and neck bands and used the grey … Continue reading Cardi – M5978
Express clean out
There is still lots to clean out in our house and yesterday I spent some time planning a few items to wear when we go to the US next month while pulling out the fabrics that just won't do anymore (stratchy feel, dated print, poor quality and 'what was I thinking'). Granted, none of this weekend's pieces … Continue reading Express clean out
