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Playing With MakeUp And Dresses
Let’s play with makeup and dresses, shall we? This outfit was sewn from wine-coloured double gauze bought from eBay, with a metallic gold dot. It’s super cute, wears and launders well – what’s not to like? Of course, because of … Continue reading
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Tagged double gauze, myosotis dress, Sew Over It, ultimate shift dress
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Two Sewing Patterns In One Handmade Dress
When I was a teenager, I had a white cotton drop-waist dress. God, I loved that dress. And now I love this one almost as much. It’s a hack, inspired by Lisa Comfort’s recent vlog where she shared a hack … Continue reading
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Tagged myosotis dress, Sew Over It, sewing with viscose, ultimate shift dress
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Winter Dressing Made Easy – Sew It!
It’s cold, it’s grey, I don’t want to leave the house and when I need to look smart, I want my outfit made easy. If this rings true for you, sew the Sew Over It Ultimate Shift Dress. It has … Continue reading
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Tagged crepe fabric, Sew Over It, ultimate shift dress, winter dressing
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I Fell Off My Pink Cloud With A Thud
Is pink one of the most hotly contested colours in a female’s wardrobe? After my Instagram feed was flooded with images of women, including Margaret Atwood, wearing pink pussy hats I think the answer is YES! It’s a colour we’re … Continue reading
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How To Sew A Rouleau Loop
Ever wanted to make a rouleau loop? I used my fourth make of the Sew Over It Ultimate Shift Dress to snap some photos of my own rouleau loop in the making. This pattern suggests a hook and eye closure … Continue reading
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A Pulled Thread Unravels
This dress arrived with a large side dish of failure. The fabric is a lightweight wool crepe (I’m guessing) bought from a House Of Hackney sample sale. Even in the sale, the fabric wasn’t cheap but I couldn’t resist that random splatter … Continue reading
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Tagged house of hackney, Sew Over It, ultimate shift dress, wool crepe
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Sewing A Colour Block Dress
Want to sew and photograph a colour block shift dress? Oh, man! Say hello to Walthamstow market. After a six-hour Sunday morning sewing session I had an urgent appointment to meet friends. The reason? Er, James Bond Daniel Craig Spectre … Continue reading
Putting The Fun Back Into Black
There’s a theory that black is safe, verging on dull. If you’ve ever attended a conference or work Christmas party, you might be inclined to agree. But dang, the colour is flattering. Then I saw the photo above left. I’d invested hours … Continue reading
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Tagged bambi viscose print, Saeed Fabrics, Sew Over It, ultimate shift dress
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