Anorak jackets are here to stay in my wardrobe. I’ve made 2 Minoru and 2 Kelly anoraks because I wanted a shower proof version of both jackets.In the Minoru corner...I made the Minorus 5 years ago and I wear these two jackets a lot throughout the year. Both Minorus are lined and so comfy. The showerproof one … Continue reading Minoru 1: Kelly 0
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MMMay Wk 2
A funny thing happened to me on the way to work last week. I kept stopping along the way to work to take pics - in safe places of course. "Sir Tripod" took these photos.Day 5: Grey ponte knit dress using Butterick 5676. I love this jungle gym as do all the kids in the neighbourhood.Day … Continue reading MMMay Wk 2
#MMMay wk1
Now at 307 participants, #MMMay14 is certainly underway.This week I stuck to sorting out my 'after work' clothes. This week's bag to charity has 5 pieces from my wardrobe included Day 4's top.Day 1: Kwik sew 2694 and eyelet pants similar to Simplicity 2503.Day 2: Duathlon shorts for 6am bike class. The morning is now … Continue reading #MMMay wk1
Birthday fun
It's Sharon's birthday today and we did an early morning photo shoot in town to a few places Gabrielle has featured in the Me-Made May posts. Happy Birthday Sharon and Hi Gabrielle! Jalie jeans on both days. Minoru on Day 17 and me-made tops on both days. The hat was bought in 2009 at Camden Markets, … Continue reading Birthday fun
Sew Grateful – Minoru #2
This post is for Deb's Sew Grateful week projects made using others tutorials or posts. Most of this Minoru was sewn following Tasia's tutes and using PUL fabric. This version was my first experience using showerproof fabric. The listing of finished Minorus are on this post from over 60 sewers.Here's a link to my first Minoru (below). This version … Continue reading Sew Grateful – Minoru #2
Glad rags- Butterick 5608
This fabric was a Pitt Trading silk remnant. It's very smooth, light weight and soft so the tiger that left its spots on this fabric has great taste in textiles. Again this was a designer remnant.I loved the feel of this remnant and it's been great to wear while trekking though the Jungle January heat. This style … Continue reading Glad rags- Butterick 5608
M5525 – da hood
The Minoru jacket had a hood in the collar so I've taken the hood pattern to use it on this trench. Why not read the sewalong instructions that Tasia has done? I've lined this version with red binding.The red lining was used to prepare the welt / zip opening. Tasia has a more impressive and professional version … Continue reading M5525 – da hood
