With December, comes the need to make some Christmassy stuff, even though it’s the first day of summer here. These little star decorations are what I’ve been working on recently, to get in the festive spirit. The pattern and tutorial for these little stars came from the MadeJustSew blog, and they’re called EPP Christmas Stars.…… Continue reading Patchwork Stars
Tag: Life-size Makes
Anything I make that’s life-sized, or not doll-scaled.
Self-Drafted Singlet
I’ve been drafting my own patterns again! This time I’ve made a singlet top, ready for the summer heat. The instructions came from Sewing Love by Sanae Ishida, which I have mentioned on here before. I purchased this gorgeous fabric as a remnant at the craft store, and it’s incredibly lightweight. The instructions said to…… Continue reading Self-Drafted Singlet
New (Bag) Horizons
I’ve ventured into new sewing territory this week – I’ve made a bag! I found this design in a library book called (creatively) Bags, by Anna Alicia, and loved this little design. The pattern does not include an adjustable strap, but I added two D-rings and a sliding buckle from Etsy to make my strap…… Continue reading New (Bag) Horizons
Project Roundup
First project on the go is something new to me – a genuine, going-outside bag. It will be small and circular, and at the moment, it’s going well. (*touches wood*) I’ve also started Christmas sewing, very early! I saw these patchwork star decorations and wanted to try them out with leftover Christmas fabric scraps from…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Sunflower Fields
The embroidery is finished, but the hoop is not…. ….and now it is! I received this embroidery hoop as a gift last year, and have only just now finished it. It was a kit, and a fun one too. I tried to blend the colours in the green field, and I used two different yellows…… Continue reading Sunflower Fields
Project Roundup
Something I like to do with my self-drafted patterns is to give them a name and a pattern pouch; so, with the completion of my second self-drafted skirt, it is officially the Frances skirt. I also made a little booklet with the instructions to go with it, so I don’t have to find the magazine…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Gingham Skirt (Dark Version)
The temperature gauge is at 32C (89F)…. going outside blinds those without sunglasses…. it’s officially skirt weather. And here’s one I finished last week! This is my second self-drafted skirt (my first one is here), using the same pattern with the fabulous elastic-at-the-back waistband. The fabric is a very lightweight cotton, which I found online…… Continue reading Gingham Skirt (Dark Version)
Wrist Pincushion
Since I made my little blue pattern weights, I’ve wanted to make myself some more sewing kit in shades of blue. A wrist pincushion is something that I’ve thought would be useful for a while, so that was naturally the next project! I found the button template in an old sewing book of mine, and…… Continue reading Wrist Pincushion
Winter Knitwear
I’ve done quite a lot of crochet in my time, but I’ve never made a garment. Before now, that is! This tunic pattern came from Simply Sewing #146, and it was pretty simple. Only two panels, and some very nice textural stitches. I’ve used wool yarn here, for maximum natural fibre warmth. I plan to…… Continue reading Winter Knitwear
Op-Shop Upcycle #2
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
My Life in Miniature 