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Grainline Archer in White
Pattern: Grainline Studio 'Archer'Fabric: White spotted French Cotton Pique from Higgs & HiggsSize made: 14With summer approaching I felt the need for a casual white shirt. So with fabric intended...
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Me Made May 2017
So, this year I joined the selfie frenzy that is Me Made May. This is a challenge to wear something handmade every day for the duration of May. More details can be found here on the So, Zo blog.My...
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Melilot Shirt by Deer & Doe
Pattern: Melilot by Deer and DoeFabric used: Lightweight Chambray Shirting from Minerva Crafts and some Liberty of London trims.Size Made: 46For a very long time now I have been putting this pattern in...
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Deer and Doe Datura Blouse
I nearly left July off my blogging list! Always a busy month for our family, this year has been no exception. Now that the school term has drawn to a close I feel like I can finally relax and share my...
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Prepping for School: McCall's 6951
Pattern: McCalls 6951Views made: B (shirt) and D (shorts)Fabric used: Chambray for the shirt and twill for the shortsSize made: 10.5 for both.Patterns I am always on the hunt for are ones that would...
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Badminton Nightie
Pattern: Oliver and S Badminton DressSize Made: 7Fabric: Oh so soft flannelI haven't sewn much recently, a few things here and there but I wanted to get stuck into a new project. Far from losing my...
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Back to School Sewing
How can it be that we are in the second week of September already? In my mind, it is still Summer and we should be planning days out and eating ice-cream. Instead I find that school is back and the...
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An Autumn Raven
Pattern: the Raven Hoodie from Clever CharlotteSize Made: 6Fabric used: Grey melton for the outer layer and star print poplin for the inner layerThe colder winds are starting to whip up and the trees...
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Fidra Hat
Pattern: Fidra Hat by Gudrun Johnston (on Ravelry)Yarn: James.C Brett Chunky with MerinoEvery winter I like to add to my knitted hat collection and this year I wanted something chunky, something...
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My Brief History of Oliver and S Sewing
Over at Oliver and S, the team are celebrating their 10 year anniversary, as well as the release of pattern number 50! I have been sewing with these patterns since my eldest was 4 years old and they...
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Closet Case Patterns: Clare Coat
Pattern: the Clare Coat by Closet Case PatternsSize made: 14View BFabric used: Wool Coating from Minerva CraftsThis is the project I have been looking forward to and dreading in equal measure. I still...
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A Spring Birthday Dress
Pattern: Oliver + S: Garden Party DressFabric: Liberty lawn for the main and blue quilting cotton for the bandsSize made: 7My little beauty turned 7 this month. This feels incredibly old to me and I am...
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Oliver + S Cartwheel Dress
Pattern: Cartwheel Dress by Oliver + SSize Made: 7Fabric: Woodland Clearing by Robert Kaufman (Liesl Gibson)I made this dress back in May when I was auditioning patterns for her birthday dress. I ended...
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A new holiday purse
Pattern: The Kristine ID Wallet by Uniquely MichelleFabric: Home Dec weight for the exterior and linen for the liningI am planning a few trips over the summer holidays and for times when we are down at...
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Little Knitted Mouse
Hello everyone! So it has been a while since my last project, and that isn't just a blogged project, its any make of any kind. I have been having a short break over the holidays. We have had lots of...
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Jalie 3886: Julia Undies
Pattern: Jalie 3886 "Julia'Fabric Used: Jersey with 2 way stretchWe have had a lot of success over here sewing up comfy underwear using patterns from Jalie and so when everyone started raving about the...
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Grainline Cascade Duffle Coat
Pattern: Cascade Duffle Coat from Grainline StudioFabric: Grey Melton (main), quilting cotton (lining), sateen (sleeve lining)Size made: 14I have wanted a duffle coat for a long time so was really...
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Liesl & Co Neighbourhood Sweatshirt and Hoodie
Pattern: Liesl and Co Neighbourhood SweatshirtViews Made: Both! Sweatshirt and Hoodie versionsSize Made: SmallFabric: (View A) Pale Blue fleece backed jersey (View B) Cat print fleece backed jersey and...
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Closet Case Patterns Kelly Anorak
Pattern: Closet Case Patterns - Kelly AnorakFabric: Primrose Yellow Ripstop from the fabric bin at Abakhan FabricsSize made: 16Modifications: used the lining expansion packI badly needed to replace my...
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O + S Garden Party Dress for Spring
Pattern:Garden Party Dress from Oliver and SSize made: 7Fabric: Cotton Poplin kindly given to me by a friendLast years dress was getting a bit too short. I have only made this pattern twice and both...
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Butterick B6339 Waistcoat
Pattern: Butterick 6339Size Made: XXL (for a 49" chest)Fabric: Herringbone Tweed (main) Brown Taffeta (lining and back)Alterations made: quite a few!This was one request that took me by surprise. I...
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Alexandria Peg Track Shorts
Pattern: Alexandria Peg Trousers and Track ShortsFabric: Medium-weight ChambraySize: 12Shorts season is officially upon us again and this girl needs a whole new wardrobe. I had forgotten about this...
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Closet Case Kelly Coat in Green
Hello! Its been a while since I've posted on this little space of mine! Almost a year, that really is shameful. I'm still here, still making. I guess at this moment, like so many, I find myself with...
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Grainline Archer
Pattern: Grainline Archer View BSize Made: 14Fabric: Checked shirtingThis pattern for me is one of those reliable ones. I have made it about 4 times now and given an unlimited supply of fabric, I would...
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Home & Away: Lesley Sweater
Pattern: The Lesley Sweater by Hannah Fettig of Knitbot(find pattern on Ravelry here)Yarn: Cascade 220 Shade 8011 (Aspen Heather)I finished this sweater a few weeks ago, just in time for all the...
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