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Giveaway Pattern de-stash

August 26, 2016 — 25 Comments

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I made a top! I spent Saturday night cutting out the pattern, Sunday morning cutting out this @atelierbrunette fabric I bought in the @johnlewisandpartners January sales and Sunday afternoon sewing it up 🧵 I’ve admired RTW tops and dresses with ruffled sleeves for a while and it seems they’re here to stay so I purchased a couple of different patterns and took advantage of the new #sewdirect + @simplicity_creative_group collaboration. This is a #simplicity8602 View D. It has a single button fastening with an elastic loop on the back, although I can get it on without unbuttoning. I’ve already ordered more fabric for another from the newest @atelierbrunette collection using the fabulous @stitchersbrewpodcast discount code from @lamazifabrics 🙌🏻 • • • #Sundaysewing #homemade #handmade #memade #handmadewardrobe #simplicitypatterns #ruffles #rufflesleeves #pleats #pleated #fancy

In October I rediscovered my sewjo. I made 7 items, 6 of which were jersey and 5 of which were made almost exclusively on my overlocker. You’ll spot a few @tillybuttons classics ~ two #sewingFreya tops and one dress, one #sewingagnes top plus one dress, and one @theavidseamstress #daydress and finally one @gertie18 pencil skirt which I shortened considerably. All the knit fabric was purchased from @fabworksmillshop ~ my absolute favourite place to go fabric shopping. Most of these makes has taught me something about technique or fitting, and I’m really truly inspired to keep making this month. The thing I’m finding most difficult is getting photos with such limited daylight 🤨 • • • #Imakethings #handmade #memade #sewingwithknits #tillyandthebuttons #stretch #stretchgarments #agnesdress #knit #knits #floral #autumn #fall #sewcosy #pencilskirt #animalprint #leopardprint #makersgonnamake #October

I made a dress 🙌🏻 it’s the @theavidseamstress #daydress ~ my first time making this view in this size, using some pretty #mapleleaf fabric I’ve had in my stash for a few years. It needs a good press (and I wash ~ as I didn’t prewash 🤦🏻‍♀️) but I’m currently thinking of it as a wearable toile. I’ve given it some thought (a lot actually, during a particularly sleepless night) and I’m going to trace off the size below and make another to compare the fit. A balance somewhere between fitted and comfortable would be ideal. I will wear this dress and there are lots of elements I’m really happy with ~ the sleeves went in beautifully and the zip isn’t bad either. I didn’t finish the seams on this one either which I should really know better than at this point. Onwards and upwards! 🍁 • • • #daydress #avidseamstress #avidseamstressdaydress #maple #autumn #dress #dressmaking #makersgonnamake #ootd #wearabletoile #leaves #Japanese

October brought more miles than I’ve run for a few months, pretty much all completed on the trails with one or both of the dogs. Many of these miles were completed before breakfast which I’ve been enjoying, and which may well become a theme now the nights are drawing in. I’m still out of the habit of regular long runs so that’s one to work on for November. This month I ran one 10k and DNS’d on a half I’d been booked on for a few months. The day before I was due to do it I felt lethargic, and I hadn’t particularly trained for it so decided not to go. Instead I went to an away match with my team. I did not regret my decision. It’s not the first time I’ve decided against running a race I’d already paid to take part in, and I doubt it’ll be the last. I knew I was ready for half term and I knew I’d feel better if I gave it a miss. I don’t think I have any races planned for November, and although there are a couple of races I’m already excited to book on to next year, I’m going to try to choose more carefully. After all, I don’t really have anything to prove. • • • #running #runningroundup #october #octobermiles #trailrunning #fallrunning #autumnrunning #autumn #fall #leaves #autumnleaves #racing #canicross #parkrun #loveparkrun

This month I’ve made a conscious effort to get outside as often as possible, mostly for runs, jogs and walks with the dogs. I’ve surprised myself by managing to set a fair few 5.30 alarms and completed early morning workouts, which really have set me up for the day. This is a habit I hope to continue after half term. I’ve loved watching the leaves change and enjoying the autumn colours. • • • #autumn #autumn🍁 #fall #fallcolors #autummcolors #colours #berries #moss #tree #trees #trail #trails #trailrunning #runrise #riseandrun #optoutside #wellbeing #teacher5aday

I’ve had a fairly quiet weekend, well, following an unpleasantly eventful dog jog on Friday night where Wilfie disappeared for almost 40 minutes. Apart from that I’ve done a little sewing, headed out to @clumberparknt for @parkrunuk (where I took this photo) and visited family. Today I was due to run a half but yesterday I decided I’d rather go to the match of the U14s I coach. It made me realise I need to give careful consideration to which races I enter so I’m not just entering for the sake of it. The reason I run is to enjoy the outdoors, to spend time with my dogs and help with my health, fitness and wellbeing. I think I only have a couple of races booked in before Christmas, one of which I’m excited about and one of which I deferred from last year and may well miss again this year. • • • #trailrunning #running #runningwithdogs #canicross #loveparkrun #trails #countryside #outdoors #optoutside #whyIrun #wellbeing #sundayrunday #autumn #fall #autumnleaves

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