I find sewing with knits very frustrating. The different weights and stretch properties mean there is a lot to think about when matching pattern to fabric. But when a knit garment goes well, they are such useful and wearable things to have. Two of my Mabel skirts are the most-worn things I’ve made since I… Read More Experiments with knits #1 – Colette Mabel skirt
I’ve spent some time having a wardrobe rethink. Still love the idea of putting together a capsule for each season, but nowhere near achieving that. I seem to need more basics, things which complete outfits, so that’s what I’ve been sewing. This is the Merchant and Mills Top 64 in denim-look jersey from Minerva, here.… Read More Merchant & Mills top 64
I decided this week to remake the first pattern I made successfully – as in, actually wore! – the Colette Jasmine. I definitely had beginners luck the first time round, especially with my fabric choice, which was a slightly sheer vintage flower print with a bit of stretch. It worked without any alterations, which was… Read More Colette Jasmine revisited
Ahh, little girls’ summer dresses. I’m planning a few different styles for tiny niece this year. This one is the Purl Bee Smocked Dress & Shirt pattern which I received for free when I signed up for their newsletter. I think I did some smocking at school, and it was fun to try it again.… Read More Tiny smocked dress – Purl Soho
I started this Banksia top last summer, at sewing lessons, but made a mistake so hid it under my stash fabric – which I believe is the grown up response when mistakes are made. I wanted to add buttoned cuffs to the pattern – which my sewing teacher showed me how to do. My mistake… Read More Chambray Banksia and sewing from the stash drawer
I’m cracking on with my stash busting list, and I’ve a whole outfit to show you today. Outside pics too – it must be Spring! My skirt is Vogue 1247 and the sweater is a pattern by Sirdar. I can’t find a separate knitting pattern for this (it was in Knitting magazine, April 2014) but… Read More Finished outfit! Sirdar sweater and denim skirt
What to get Mr D for his birthday? Every morning he walks to our nearest village to get the newspapers, and the bag he has been using to carry them back was breaking. So, a new bag! The Colette Cooper messenger bag looked ideal, and I decided to make it in waxed cotton to keep… Read More Colette Cooper messenger bag in waxed cotton
