Managed to finish my second upcycled shirt this weekend! This is the before…. ….and after. This shirt is made from lighter fabric than the first one, handy for the warmer winter days. Same as last time, I removed the collar, sewed the front plackets shut, and shortened the sleeves. I also made the cuffs shorter,…… Continue reading Op-Shop Upcycle #2
Blue Coaster
Do you ever feel the need, upon acquiring new furniture, to make something to use with it so it becomes part of your space? Might just be something I do. Either way, the house has a new side table, so I decided to make a coaster to use on the table. Of course, I used…… Continue reading Blue Coaster
Op-Shop Upcycle
A few weeks ago, I purchased four button-down shirts on an op-shopping (or thrifting) trip, with the intention of modifying them for lounging around the house in winter. This is the first shirt – it’s a nice fleecy cotton, so is nice and warm. I finished modifying it this weekend! To modify it, I took…… Continue reading Op-Shop Upcycle
Updated Headband Pattern
For the first time since I wrote it four years ago, I’ve updated my first published crochet pattern! The pattern is for this simple headband: I took new photos (including this one above) and updated some of the notes. Hopefully they are now clearer for the first-time crocheter. You can find the link on this…… Continue reading Updated Headband Pattern
Little Blue Pattern Weights
Remember how last post I was talking about making myself some sewing supplies? Well, I finished the pattern weights! And I made them a home! This is the first zipper pouch I’ve made. But first! The weights. These are all fabrics from my stash, and I chose six lighter blues and six darker blues for…… Continue reading Little Blue Pattern Weights
Sixth Time’s a Charm
Look, I try my hardest to diversify beyond blue in my clothes (and objects in my life generally), but on this account, I have failed. This is the sixth pair of Simplicity 8457 pants I’ve made, and I still have to look up what number the pattern is as I write these posts! These might…… Continue reading Sixth Time’s a Charm
Project Roundup
Firstly, I’ve decided to make myself some nice sewing equipment, mainly some pattern weights and a wrist pincushion. These here are the rectangles for the pattern weights: I chose an assortment of blues from my stash. I’m filling them with blind-baking weights and scrap fabric, so they should be weighty enough to hold down a…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Bringing Capes Back
I genuinely think this is one of the best garments I’ve ever made. I finally made myself a cape! I used the Stornoway Cape pattern by Greyfriars & Grace, which was pretty easy to follow. The fabric is a cotton/wool blend, and I lined it with plain black cotton. I made the collar of mine…… Continue reading Bringing Capes Back
Courtyard Tables
It only took a month, but the table for Tea at Yaz’s courtyard is finished! Which means Tea at Yaz’s courtyard makeover is also complete! (The basics, anyway. I can add plants/a water feature in the future.) The surface is hand-painted; I definitely could have added more details to this, but my patience was wearing…… Continue reading Courtyard Tables
Project Roundup
Way back in the autumn holidays, I started this embroidery hoop: The bottom half will be a field of sunflowers, but I haven’t picked it up since those holidays. Hopefully I’ll find time soon to do some. What’s this now? This panel – and seven others – are going to be the legs of the…… Continue reading Project Roundup
My Life in Miniature 