Category Archives: sewing and knitting
Catch Up And Cushions
Hello, hello! I missed you guys! It’s been crazy busy at Did You Make That Towers with a trip to New York and THEN a trip to North Devon. It’s a tough call to say which was best. Not much … Continue reading
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Tagged cushion covers, vintage linen
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Sew An Iconic Fashion Item – The Mini Skirt
Do you listen to The High Low Podcast? I really enjoy it. They mentioned that the mini skirt has topped a list of the most iconic female fashion items of the last 50 years. It goes without saying that my … Continue reading
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Tagged ava skirt, denim, Ditto Fabrics, mini skirt, ness skirt, simplicity 2451, V1247
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Can YOU Wear Yellow?
So, who is it who even decided we can’t wear yellow? It’s one of those rules that may make sense for some, but doesn’t seem to work for me. Is it like other rules we encounter? Older women can’t wear … Continue reading
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Tagged B6178, culottes, fleece back jersey, nora top, sew me sunshine, Tilly and the Buttons
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2018 Christmas Gift Guide
Oh, what fun! We can start planning what we want to buy or be gifted around the seasonal holidays. So, without further ado, here is my round up of fantastic gifts. First, if you’re in the London area, get yourself … Continue reading
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Tagged christmas gift guide, sewing gifts
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Tumble Out Of Bed And Stumble To The Kitchen
Would you take a meeting with this woman? I know, debatable, right? I’m getting ready for a work trip away, so obviously I had to squeeze in some sewing! I’m wearing: Burda 7020 Jacket – sewn four years ago The … Continue reading
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Tagged nora top, Tilly and the Buttons
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My Top Five Useful Sewing Blog Posts
If you’re new to sewing or to Did You Make That, I thought I’d do a little round-up of my most popular and useful blog posts! Hopefully, these could help you, too. Fabric Focus – Viscose Viscose is one of … Continue reading
Stoff & Stil help me sew a bag!
When I first introduced a puppy to my household, I was given loads of advice: You are now parent to a toddler that never grows up Hide anything you care about Always walk into the home before she does Give … Continue reading
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Tagged ikea, sewing a bag, Stoff & Stil
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The Myosotis Dress In Viscose
The last time I sewed this Deer & Doe Myosotis Dress, I announced I’d make a second version in silk. I didn’t. I made it again in viscose bought for £3 a metre from The Bloke Outside Asda. Just kidding! … Continue reading
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Tagged deer and doe, myosotis dress, viscose fabric
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Autumn Sewing Inspiration & Totally Random Question
The season’s are changing. Does nature’s palette influence your sewing and colour choices? I would never have paired my turquoise earrings with red lace, if I hadn’t spotted a local cottage garden. This stunning cotton lawn from Sew Me Sunshine … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn sewing, sew me sunshine
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