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It’s been a week when I caught up on all the appointments I don’t get chance to make during term time. Other than that, it’s been fairly quiet so I’ve also been able to indulge in some making. I’m not completely sure I have seven photos this week, but here goes.
1. Breakfast in the sunshine in the garden with the dogs for company.
2. New shoes! I bought two pairs in the sales, one flat and practical, the other less so. But they are pretty…
3. I made my second Ruby dress, but wish I had made it about 6 inches longer as there’s no way it’s suitable to wear as anything but a top – has anyone else found this with the Ruby? Other than that I’m pleased with it.
4. I’ve done a bit more crochet, and am hoping to continue with it this week. I think I need to work on sharpening the points next…
5. I spent a long time trying to decide which dress to make after the Ruby turned out (way) too short. I wanted something a bit different but a pattern that sewed up quite quickly (impatient as ever). These were ultimately the main contenders.
6. A delivery of fabric from ebay – I love them all! All viscose and all reasonable ranging from £2.50 – £3.99 per metre.
7. The dogs are starting to get more accustomed to travelling in the boot.
I’m a little alarmed at the speed that the holidays are passing – we’re already almost half way through – so I’m hoping to make the most of each day now. I hope you are doing the same and enjoying August 🌞
I love having breakfast in the garden – always feel like I’m on holiday. Lovely fabric!
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I read that the ruby came up short in a lot of reviews, so you’re not alone in that opinion. I wear short RTW dresses, I found this was a similar length… So did not tweak mine but many others have!!
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Garden breakfast with the dogs looks gorgeous! You’ve even tempted me to have breakfast on the porch 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you make with the fabrics! Dogs look very comfy in the back of the new car 🙂
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The dogs love the back of the car and looking around at the scenery! There’s not many days when it’s fit to eat outside in the UK so I had to make the most of it!
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Such pretty shoes – and they pick out the red in the fabric too! Your garden looks like it is a real suntrap in the mornings, breakfast outside is one of the best bits about an English ‘Summer’, isn’t it? I think you make your dogs extremely comfortable in the boot, no wonder they don’t mind travelling that way:)
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I never got past the muslin of my ruby dress – was short on me too, the bodice as well as the skirt. If my waist ever shrinks I might lengthen it and give it another go! Hope the holidays don’t go too fast for you ands here’s lots of 🌞 for the remainder 😀
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I’m guilty of never having made a muslin so far 😁 although the fabric I tend to use isn’t too expensive usually so I guess some makes could class as wearable muslins! Thank you – I’m hoping August slows down so we can all enjoy some 🌞 x
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