This UFO was cut out in our winter and now it's summer.I like the design lines of this dress and after seeing other bloggers use a similar style with a lighter colour, I chose this dark colour for my first ponte dress.I love doing jigsaw puzzles and sewing this dress together was just like a working on a jigsaw. … Continue reading UFO – Butterick 5676
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Not a bag lady
I had all good intentions of making a bag this year. I only made a hacker job doggie bag for the littlest niece.You see I had really good intentions as I attended a zipper workshop in October and I learnt lots this year about sewing leather through the Leather workers guild association and at the Powerhouse … Continue reading Not a bag lady
Study break and ufos
How do you fit in study when you sew and go train? It's not possible. We'll it hasn't been possible for me so I've had to down tools for three weeks to get some study out of the way (Diploma in Management). This has meant no sewing since 28 August and no training during the … Continue reading Study break and ufos
UFO pink – nl 6057 and m5556
Congratulations Cadel Evans. As he said he's been cycling for 20 years and he's finally got the yellow jersey at the Tour de France.There are some really traditional influences I've seen with tunics. That's why I bought this pattern a while ago. I love the detailing so I attempted make this for to a short … Continue reading UFO pink – nl 6057 and m5556
Blouse #2 – Vogue 8118
When I made the check skirt, I had bought a few pieces of fabric from the Burwood fabric store - when it was closing down. The idea was to have a blouse that went with the skirt. Today's weather continues to be grey and cold so I stayed in and completed this blouse. The main differences … Continue reading Blouse #2 – Vogue 8118
