Remember how in my summer garland I wanted to re-do my winter garland? Well, guess what? It didn’t take multiple years! (pause for shocked gasps) Above are all the elements made and ready to be strung together, like below. I re-used all of the snowflakes from the original winter garland, as well as the two…… Continue reading Winter Garland II
Tag: Creative Processes
Anything that details the creative process of a project or skill.
Paisleys and Pockets
This is waistcoat number four, now – I’m getting quite the collection! This one is, like the pin-striped one, an amalgamation of two patterns, just without the collar. I think it fits really nicely around the neck and shoulder area. It’s got two more single-welt pockets, which did not get any less intimidating but worked…… Continue reading Paisleys and Pockets
Project Roundup
The majority of this week was spent stuffing my tailor’s ham. That’s my scraps tin there – I emptied it entirely into the ham, and then cut up some old jeans to supplement it. It’s nice and firm, if a little lumpy, and will be very useful for ironing curved seams. I put wool on…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Maximum Volume
I made this skirt way back when the Olympics were on TV, but I’ve only now got around to taking pictures. I used the waistband from my Simplicity pants and the pockets from the Safiya pants. The skirt itself is six panels gathered and sewn into the waistband. I wanted to try and not use…… Continue reading Maximum Volume
Project Roundup
I’ve had these handkerchiefs for years and years, and they’ve ended up with brown spots on them, the sort that don’t come out in the wash. So, in an effort to upcycle them…. ….I’ve been embroidering leaves and bees over the brown spots. I tried to match the thread colour to that used in those…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Collars and Pinstripes
My waistcoat collection has increased to three, as I sewed the last button onto this latest one this week. The outer fabric is linen, and it’s lined in plain navy cotton. This one is an amalgamation of two waistcoat patterns I have, with the addition of a self-drafted shawl collar. I am stoked that the…… Continue reading Collars and Pinstripes
Strawberry Mend
Last weekend, I extended my sewing skills beyond the wardrobe because this tea towel I use had a threadbare patch. I decided to mend it by putting a strawberry patch over the top, on both sides of the fabric. The seed stitches I did on the strawberry…. ….worked very nicely to reinforce the worn fabric…… Continue reading Strawberry Mend
Rabbit Egg Bag
Last Easter, we got our eggs in these little plastic bags made to look like rabbits which tied shut by the ears. I’m not a fan of plastic, so this year, I thought I’d give making a fabric pattern for the bags a go. This is Trial 1, which went pretty well, I think! Look…… Continue reading Rabbit Egg Bag
Polka-Dots
Just in time for a turn towards cooler weather, Hazel’s latest dress is finished. She now has three dresses in her wardrobe, including this one, which is a fairly decent number! It’s made from scraps of my life-size pinafore dress, which is a fabric I knew Hazel would like. Searching for adventure…. Does this give…… Continue reading Polka-Dots
Fresh Breads (and other delectables)
Hazel’s first batches of bread came out of the oven this week! For this test, she made four scones (which are on the left), four bread rolls, and two bagels. The bagels need some work, but the scones and bread look okay. (They’re actually cornflour dough – this is the first time I’ve made anything…… Continue reading Fresh Breads (and other delectables)
My Life in Miniature 