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Suzy Dress with added sparkle

May 28, 2019 — 1 Comment

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Yesterday afternoon I spent a lovely couple of hours at the latest #sewdowndewsbury meet up - which this time was a social very kindly arranged by @akathimberlina + @sewlastminutelisa ❤️ This meet was made all the more special for two reasons: one, I took my mum! (She doesn’t really sew but is happy to chat with anyone 😆) and secondly because @jannisews was there both as a guest and a presenter. She spoke all about her #GBSB experience and was so warm and friendly. Plus, I’ll admit to being just a little bit excited that Janet took home some of the fabric I’d contributed to the fabric swap 🥰 It was a perfect couple of hours spending time with other sewists (and my mum!) and inspired me to spend a little time in my sewing room today. Thank you very much ladies. • • • #sewcial #sewingismytherapy #ukteacherswhosew #isewmyownclothes #saturday #sewsaturday

I’m excited to finally be able to share the Nathalie bodysuit that I recently pattern tested for @untitledthoughts I’ve never made a bodysuit before (nor worn one for about 20 years 😝) but I LOVED sewing up this new pattern and trying one or two new techniques. I was able to make it from just ✨ONE✨metre of lovely coral jersey from @1stforfabrics I opted for the frill scoop back and 3/4 sleeves. I inserted poppers and used my regular machine. This is such a gorgeous fabric and I can’t wait to sew up another; which includes adjustments of the fit of the sleeves 🙌🏻 Brittani has kindly sent me the final draft of the pattern and instructions so I can’t wait to get that printed. • • • #nathaliebodysuit #untitledthoughts #bodysuit #frill #coral #stretch #sewingwithknits #scoop #scoopback #patterntest #patterntester #ukteacherswhosew #memade #handmade

One of my New Years’ resolutions is to attend more (some) craft classes/workshops. Tonight I went to my first ever paint a pot evening which was all the more improved by the accompaniment of afternoon tea 😀 I chose a hexagonal pot and used a pink//blue//green colour palette which I can’t wait to see after it’s been fired. Swipe to see a few more pics plus to take a look at what my two lovely friends painted. It was such a relaxing and therapeutic way to spend a couple of hours and I thoroughly recommend. • • • #paintapot #ceramics #paint #painting #craft #art #creative #handmade #unique

Eek! I made a coat! Here’s my very first New Look 6325 made using this beautiful brown wool mix kindly gifted to me by @minervadotcom This was definitely a more meaty project for me and there were quite a few new techniques to get my head around, but here it is. I love the collar detail and think there’s probably still plenty of winter left for me enjoy wearing it. You’ll be able to read all about it and see more detailed photos on the Minerva blog very soon 🤓 • • • #minervamakers #minervamakes #gifted #blogger #coat #newlook6325 #memade #handmade #isewmyclothes #ukteacherswhosew #january #madewithwoolcontest

Over the Christmas holidays I managed to get a good few garments sewn up and I think this was my final make of the year: a @kitschycoo Lady Skater Dress made of some bright and beautiful scuba crepe kindly gifted by @minervadotcom Yesterday in the unseasonal yet very welcome winter sunshine I got photos, so those and my full write up will be coming to the Minerva blog very soon. Oh and I’m already planning my next version of this gorgeous pattern 🌹 • • • #ladyskaterdress #minerva #minervamaker #blogger #blog #sewingwithknits #ukteacherswhosew #handmade #memade #gifted #stretch

Saturday birthdays are few and far between, so to celebrate turning 38 today I crossed the Pennines and headed for @crosbyparkrun ~ a parkrun which I have followed on Twitter for quite some time because, just look at it 😍 Not only is it on the beach, but it has Anthony Gormley’s Another Place in the background. That all makes for a very special @parkrunuk in my book - and today the sun even shone. This one will take some beating. After parkrun I continued my birthday celebrations by doing some fabric shopping and singing along to @frankturner as I drove home. • • • #loveparkrun #birthday #happybirthday #crosby #anotherplace #anthonygormley #anthonygormleysculptures #liverpool #parkruntourism #sculptures #seaside

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