Years ago I bought a card of black embroidered net with a border, and lately it has been calling out my name! I always intended to do something lingerie-ish with it, and when I discovered a piece of ruby red silk crepe-backed satin in my stash I thought they would combine nicely to make a slip: I used the embroidered net on […]
Read MoreA Tribute to ANZAC Day With their hair a little whiter, their step not quite so sure Still they march on proudly as they did the year before. Theirs were the hands that saved us, their courage showed the way Their lives they laid down for us, that we may live today. From Gallipoli’s rugged […]
Read MoreTa-dah: – this little top is from remnants! I cannot bring myself to throw anything remotely useful out, and this camisole was made out of the leftovers of my Emerald Shift Dress – don’t you love these unplanned and impulsive little wardrobe bonuses?! I underlined all the fabric except at the bust darts, which were french seamed as described here. […]
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After making my emerald shift dress I found I was left with about 70cm of fabric, so I thought while the sewing machine is still threaded up with green thread, I would put this remainder to good use by making a camisole top – the #101 top from Burda 12/2006 to be exact! This style features an empire line seam with bust darts, […]
Read MoreI’ve finished my green dress, and I’m really pleased with the result: I haven’t pressed it at all since wearing it to the wedding, so considering this fabric is a very-easily-creased silk/viscose, I’m impressed – it just shows you the value of interlining! The fabric was a bit lighter than my green shoes, […]
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