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Sewing A Silk Blouse

Posted on December 17, 2014 by didyoumakethat

This is the Sew Over It Pussy Bow Blouse. If you want to bring out your inner vixen, buy this pattern. It’s gorgeous! And doesn’t it go well with their Ultimate Trousers? It should go just as well with Sewaholic’s Hollyburn Skirt. … Continue reading →

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Hollyburn Skirt & Tiny Pocket Tank

Posted on June 7, 2014 by didyoumakethat

Hello, sunny happy sewing people! What are you up to this weekend? Ella and I have been chasing the rays, ducking the thunder storms. Someone asked me recently why my dog features in so many photos. The ultimate accessory? No, … Continue reading →

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Hollyburn Skirt En Rouge

Posted on February 15, 2014 by didyoumakethat

Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day. AA Milne, Winnie The Pooh This Hollyburn skirt was a test of patience. I worked hard and carefully on it, only to discover that the waistband was … Continue reading →

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25% off Classes at The Village Haberdashery

Posted on May 29, 2013 by didyoumakethat

Just a reminder that next Monday I start teaching a second set of classes on The Hollyburn Skirt, details here. This time, I’ve put together a little 7-page e-book to help students prepare for the class. It identifies regular zippers … Continue reading →

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Abbey Coat Winner & Hollyburn Huzzah!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by didyoumakethat

Yay! Am really glad that my first Hollyburn skirt workshop was a success. All students went home with a completed skirt and one student even lined hers! We all worked really hard whilst chatting about The Great British Sewing Bee, … Continue reading →

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Hollyburn A Trois

Posted on April 23, 2013 by didyoumakethat

Yeah, I made another one. So shoot me! This version is going to get Worn. To. Death. It’s in black wool crepe. I added 2.5 inches to the length of version C and omitted the pockets. I’ve learnt the hard … Continue reading →

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Sewaholic Hollyburn Skirt – I Lied

Posted on April 15, 2013 by didyoumakethat

Five days ago, on this very blog, I claimed, ‘I’m a strictly One-Project-At-A-Time woman.’ Then I decided to squeeze in a quick second make of the Hollyburn Skirt. I am nothing if not an unreliable narrator! To be fair, this … Continue reading →

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I’m Teaching How To Make Sewaholic’s Hollyburn Skirt

Posted on March 20, 2013 by didyoumakethat

I’m truly excited to share with you the news that next month (22 & 29 April) I’ll be teaching students how to make Sewaholic’s Hollyburn skirt at The Village Haberdashery, class details here. As soon as this pattern was released, … Continue reading →

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