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Merchant & Mills top 64

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

June 1, 2015June 30, 2015 dottiedoodle2 Comments

Colette Jasmine revisited

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

April 24, 2015April 24, 2015 dottiedoodle11 Comments

Tiny smocked dress – Purl Soho

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

March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 dottiedoodle6 Comments

Chambray Banksia and sewing from the stash drawer

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

March 20, 2015March 19, 2015 dottiedoodle6 Comments

Finished outfit! Sirdar sweater and denim skirt

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

March 11, 2015March 15, 2015 dottiedoodle8 Comments

Colette Cooper messenger bag in waxed cotton

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

March 6, 2015March 5, 2015 dottiedoodle9 Comments

A very quick skirt story – Colette Mabel

On Christmas Day, I decided I “needed” a black pencil skirt to wear to my brother’s Boxing Day party.  So while Mr D was preparing the veg for lunch, and made a little reckless by a glass of Prosecco,  I made this! “What are you doing” said Mr D from the kitchen. “Making a skirt”.… Read More A very quick skirt story – Colette Mabel

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015 dottiedoodle7 Comments

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Cute little bag for Hetty’s treats - made from @southwest.mqg swap table scraps #swapdontshop
I’m stitching edge pieces, Hetty is snoozing on the rest of the quilt top. Job share. Joining @charmaboutyou for #saturdaynightcraftalong #icecreamsodaquilt #dogsonquilts
Busy day setting up @southwest.mqg mini exhibition at @craft4crafters . Helped by my new friend Pete the Builder - he’s doesn’t work there, he was just bored👏👏👏#westpointexeter
Every time... #dogsonquilts
Making use of some Liberty scraps today #libertyfabric
Dog has claimed quilt-in-progress. She has now fallen asleep on it🙄❤️🐶❤️ #letsleepingdogslie #dogsonquilts

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