Tag Archives: Colette Patterns

Colette Patterns Negroni Shirt

Posted on February 14, 2016 by

I’ve never sewn menswear before. It was time to put this omission right. I ordered a copy of the Colette Patterns Negroni shirt, three metres of indigo Carolina gingham from The Village Haberdashery, and perfectly matching buttons from here. It’s years since I’ve sewn … Continue reading →

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Being Nagged By The Hawthorn Dress

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

The prettiest collar ever? Anyone remember the dress I had to throw away? I cut it out again. Correction. I cut it out again twice. Initially, from a heavy turquoise cotton – which I realised I loathed. Hospital scrubs, anyone? So I … Continue reading →

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Ginger Skirt, Seventies Style

Posted on August 31, 2013 by

This is the Seventies denim I bought on the Isle of Wight. I purchased it from a really fantastic vintage shop called Oh So Vintage in Ventnor. If you’re ever in the area, I strongly recommend a visit. My denim … Continue reading →

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How To Sew A Tie

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

When Colette Patterns recently released a free pattern for A Gentleman’s Necktie, I was really interested. Making a tie didn’t look so hard… Surely I couldn’t foul this one up! Oobop made a fantastic version for a friend’s son. (To see the awe-inspiring prom … Continue reading →

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Sewing A Summer Skirt

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

I’m going on holiday soon – yippee! But you know how these things creep up on you and you realise you haven’t thought at all about what you’re going to pack? I wanted a nice, cool, breathable summer skirt and … Continue reading →

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Follow The FBA – What A Difference A Day Makes!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Oh, come on. This is a funny photograph! So this was me about 30 minutes after getting home from work last night, still in my cycling gear. (Yes, that is a Tiny Pocket Tank I’m wearing – the make before … Continue reading →

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Follow the FBA – Adjusting The Pattern Piece & First Toile

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

Okey-dokey, here I go – diving into the unknown! The first thing I had to do was adjust my front bodice pattern piece. I began by tracing a copy of the pattern piece in size 4. My previous version had … Continue reading →

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Follow the FBA!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Meet My Chest! Never let it be said that the inhabitants of Didyoumakethat Towers can’t take a hint. Specifically, never let it be said that I don’t listen to Lucy! She’s been nagging me for a while now, pleading, begging, … Continue reading →

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Colette Pattern’s Hazel Dress

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that everyone needs a Lobster Dress in their life. It’s not just me, people! I was entirely inspired by other Sewists who had previously worked with lobster print fabric. I’ve waited a full year … Continue reading →

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Armed and Dangerous

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Have Passport, Will Travel Passport? Check. Factor 50 Suncream? Check. Ghoulishly white legs? Check. Someone pass me the fake tan, quick! Unless I finish that last sewing project my mad brain has planned for today, this is probably the final … Continue reading →

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