Last time we travelled I experimented and wore dresses 80% of the time. I enjoyed the experience and found I had less-stress choosing what to wear each day.Initially I felt a bit over dressed. Wrap dresses like this Sew Over It Eve dress is a great shape for travelling.This version of Eve is a test … Continue reading Polka dot fun
Category: wrap dress
Day and night dress challenge
Today is my turn to show you what you could try if you're considering entering Elizabeth's Day and night dress challenge. There are so many of us that are showcasing examples to inspire you.Yesterday I hope you saw Elizabeth of Elizabeth Made This and Brittany of Brittany J JonesOk so I may have made more than I … Continue reading Day and night dress challenge
A bright start
It's 2017 and I've welcomed the New Year with this bright floral Nicola dress by Victory patterns from Minerva Crafts UK.I've been wanting to use this John Kaldor fabric for a while so I decided to pair this together with Nicola, hence a bright 2017 start.blue/coral colourwayThis is certainly a large floral and you know … Continue reading A bright start
Red dress
3 days before Christmas (the little red dress project) this red dress came about.I could be about to twirl in this photo.All of this fabric was in my stash and instinctively I cut out Victory Patterns Nicola made it again but fully lined this version. I'll review the pattern soon.Love the fit with this pattern.This … Continue reading Red dress
Gift wrapped
Style Patterns from 1980s are marked up well as I found with this wrap dress. This pattern came from a friend's Mum's stash who was downsizing her home at the time. I count this as one of my 2016 Vintage Pattern Pledge projects.The seam allowances are marked on each pattern piece - no need to check the … Continue reading Gift wrapped
Shawl/wrap
On the last day of the sewing convention, I chose to do a wrap with Nola Sterling and learn more about free sewing. Here's the blue wrap. It has a combination of flec wool and real home spun wool.Below is the underside. This has the very blue real wool layer. Here's a closer look at the free … Continue reading Shawl/wrap
Knits for knotted weather – V8379
While getting used to my eyes changing and my right hand still mending, I've gone back over old ground with this knit dress. I bought this printed knit from The Fabric Store during a rushed afternoon in town. I was at a course that finished early so straight to The Fabric Store I went, just … Continue reading Knits for knotted weather – V8379
