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Sew Over It Molly Dress A Deux

Posted on September 25, 2016

I’m slightly freaking myself out! Double trouble, and no mistake. But if you want an excuse to buy four metres of fabric instead of two, keep reading… I’ve made two more Molly dresses from My Capsule Wardrobe: City Break, using … Continue reading →

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My Capsule Wardrobe: City Break, The Molly Dress

Posted on September 17, 2016

Lisa Comfort must own a crystal ball. On Wednesday she released her new ebook, My Capsule Wardrobe, full of cosy and comfortable patterns. On Friday, autumn arrived. By Saturday, I had a new dress.

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Second Ginghamalong Random Prize Winner!

Posted on September 16, 2016

So, immediately after posting about our winner yesterday, I realised that Me And Two Makes Three had already won some gingham in the launch giveaway. (Note to self – maybe only have one giveaway next time.) Anyways! Amy has generously agreed to … Continue reading →

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Ginghamalong Prize Draw

Posted on September 15, 2016

Drum roll, please! With nearly 60 entries into the #ginghamalong prize draw, we have a winner. Watch the video below to see who that lucky person is. Thanks to everyone who joined in. Wasn’t it fun? I’m still going through … Continue reading →

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Ginghamalong Goes Live!

Posted on September 13, 2016

Squeeeee! The great gingham day has arrived. If you’ve spent the past month sewing up gingham, now is the time to share your work. Leave a comment on this post, linking to your social media share. If you don’t have … Continue reading →

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1960s Flapper Girl

Posted on September 10, 2016

This is a real meeting of decades. A 1920s flapper print and a vintage 1960s pattern. 1967, to be exact. Sometimes, you just have to sew as the spirit moves you. The fabric is a silk/cotton mix from The Man … Continue reading →

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Ginghamalong Prize Draw

Posted on September 9, 2016

With our deadline hoving into view (13 September, people – four days from now!) it’s time to announce what one lucky winner, drawn at random, shall receive. The prizes, collectively worth over £100, are supplied by this blog’s generous sponsors, … Continue reading →

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The William Morris Colouring Book

Posted on September 6, 2016

Clockwise from top left, my Ginger jeans, my Anna dress, my dog, and my Deep V Tunic. Long-term readers of the blog will know that the William Morris Gallery pops up here on a regular basis. It’s a beautiful museum with … Continue reading →

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Ginghamalong – The Bettine Dress

Posted on September 3, 2016

I have a sudden urge to hoist a nautical flag! This is my third make for the #ginghamalong. (My first here and my second here.) With this make, I decided to test Tilly’s assertion that the Bettine dress is perfect … Continue reading →

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Deep V Tunic With An Accessory

Posted on August 31, 2016

The eagle-eyed amongst you may notice that my latest make comes with an unusual new accessory. Five stitches in me beak! The weekend saw a visit to A&E after I tried to squeeze a curtain rail into a wheelie bin. … Continue reading →

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