I wore my grey waistcoat pretty much all of last winter, so this summer I wanted to make myself another one. I made this one a size smaller, because the original grey one was a little bit roomy around the chest. I really like the fabric I found for this one – it’s visually interesting,…… Continue reading Waistcoat the Second
Tag: Life-size Makes
Anything I make that’s life-sized, or not doll-scaled.
Summer Garland
After however-many-years, I have finally made myself a summery garland! There’s a bit of a mix of beach-related things and flowers/foliage on there, which is just about right. Peach shell, sunflower, and sun designs by Steffi Glaves And I found a permanent place for Bubbles, too. I did have Bubbles sitting on my desk prior…… Continue reading Summer Garland
Project Roundup
I finally had the motivation to make a summer garland this week, after many years of having it sitting on the To-Make List. Below are the crocheted elements I’ve made so far – I need two more duplicates, and then they all need to be strung together. Sun, shell, and sunflower designs by Steffi Glaves…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Concessions to the Heat
I am not usually a dress or skirt person (especially considering the number of pants I’ve made) but when the weather is this hot, some concessions must be made. The pattern for this dress came from a library book that had been translated from Japanese, and I liked the lack of fastenings, the loose fit,…… Continue reading Concessions to the Heat
Project Roundup
Well, necessity has dictated that I make myself some more masks. It was loads of fun digging through my scraps to find some interesting prints – and a good opportunity to use up some smaller scraps of larger projects. I’ve also been making some more biscuits for the bakery…. ….and Hazel’s been wearing the same…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Completed Cosplay
With all the life-size garments I’ve been making recently, I felt I needed a little break from all the large, involved projects. So, I decided to dedicate a day or two to a small project – which led to the completion of my Ms Marvel cosplay! The small project in question was this arm bracer…… Continue reading Completed Cosplay
Navy Spots
These pants are one of two clothing items I made before Christmas, but I haven’t had the chance to show them here before now. They’re another pair of ‘Safiya’ pants from Tilly Walnes’ Make it Simple book – I’ve now made three pairs of these pants! The pockets are not in a contrasting fabric, because…… Continue reading Navy Spots
Christmas Earrings
Because I really enjoyed putting together my spring earring collection, I decided to do a small collection of Christmassy designs. These little trees were definitely the most complicated ones to make! I had to make the cone shape with the beads on the inside, then turn it inside out to get this effect. I did…… Continue reading Christmas Earrings
Neutral Pants
I finished another pair of pants for my life-sized wardrobe today – these grey linen ones! I used the Simplicity 8457 pattern again, and I am really happy with them – they look so neat and professional, and the invisible zip is mostly invisible! The pockets are also sitting flatter than my first pair, which…… Continue reading Neutral Pants
Project Roundup
Well, firstly, I decided to re-make the white chairs in Fierro’s, because the ones I originally made were not stable at all. These new ones are waiting for a few more support toothpicks and then they will be painted to match the pieces I salvaged from the old ones. My second pair of Simplicity 8457’s…… Continue reading Project Roundup
My Life in Miniature 