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Pfaff 260 perserverence pays off
When I bought my Pfaff 260 a year ago it only came with two feet. The standard foot and what I thought was the zipper foot. I've had a search on ebay for pfaff 260 since then and just was usually...
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Vogue 1172 - I'd better get moving
The party is next Friday 26 Nov. I've been sailing along doing other things and suddenly I realised I havent even touched it for ages! Oops.Today I completed the bodice and took some woeful pixSo...
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Vogue 1172 - at the hate stage ... must push through
At the finishing off stage and in this dress that's no frigging party.The bias on the godets hangs longer and every time I try and straighten it up its still super wonky. I need a dress form or a...
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Vogue 1172 - out and about
Poor me, I was so over this dress by the time the party arrived. But I frocked up and had a great night and EVERYONE loved my dress. It did look beautiful. And who cared if the bottom was a bit...
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Bag making frenzy, oh and an apron too.
I do manage to squeeze a bit of sewing in between my hair pulling dress projects. Behold the latest swag of goodies.Request from friend going away for a holiday, she wanted something with a zip so...
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Merry Christmas everyone !
I have neglected posting for nearly a month as its bedlam around here.But I did want to share some of my handmade christmas gifts with you. I made tons of little zippered bags, and purses etc. but...
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McCalls 5661 - toile stage - fitting issues...
This project was prompted by this fabric - silk brought back from India by a fabulous friend who knew that fabric would float my boat the most.It is hard to believe from this picture, but the silk is a...
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Success on McCalls 5661 and not one but TWO sew alongs !
After the 2nd toile, this blouse came together ok. I did a sway back adjustment and skimmed a wedge off the shoulder seam on the front shell and facing. It was a pretty easy fix to make it fit well....
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New vintage project : Australian Home Journal 9073
I'm participating in the Vintage Sewalong and thought I'd double post in case that blog isnt on your radar.Time to tackle this Aust Home Journal teenage frock ! This was my first vintage pattern...
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Butterick 5032 - again!
I made this dress ages ago and wear it all the time, its such an easy dress to grab and chuck on. I thought I'd make it again with a very dark brown stretch mystery fabric that I scored in an op...
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Butterick 5032 - a swayback fix and a disaster
I unpicked the back waist seam of my latest 5032 today, so that I could re-sew it taking a wide bite into the top of the back skirt. I got slightly carried away with my seam ripper though. Damn me...
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I'm ba-a-a-ck ! With a Simplicity 2960
It has been a bit of a hiatus. Not a sewing one, but nothing really worthy of sharing.School holidays have just finished and this week I sent off my eldest daughter to high school and the younger to...
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Work in progress, kaleidescope baby quilt
I spent 6 hours today making this beauty:Using the Film in the Fridge tutorial, not that there's anything unique about it, but I do like the consistent centre diagonal. It brings together order from...
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Negroni sew along
On the very day that Peter announces the Sew Along is over: my pattern arrives !Oh well, its still been interesting to watch others' progress and pick up tips. My fabric arrived yesterday too although...
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Colette Negroni toile/muslin - I don't stuff around !
I've hit the ground running on this one! My pattern only arrived this morning and already I'm up to attaching the sleeve. Only I'm not sure I can cope with a flat fell seam as its 10pm and I'm a bit...
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Collette Negroni toile - fitting issues
I loved constructing this shirt. Loved it. Flat fell seams around the armhole - I thought they would be hard and it would look dreadful inside, but they're so damned professional. its almost a...
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Negroni in Kaffe Fasset woven stripes - finished !
I know, I know.It's freaking fantastic. Shall we just leave it at that?lorex
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Triangle Maze quilt with Amy Butler Soul Blossoms
My house looks like this at the moment:Building materials everywhere and the main bedroom bagged up all around the house.So its not been conducive to sewing clothing, but I did manage to finish a...
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still no sewing
just renovating.But for archival purposes, I'll update my blog with progress shots.Verandah:To bedroom:Blinds fitted today (one gone back for replacement)and the sheer blinds are the 'i can see you but...
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Butterick 5032 in black satin and a cute bag
Hi everyone, (if there's anyone still there after my long absence)Nothing much to report from the past month - tons of crochet but no sewing whatsoever, but that all changed this weekend !I've been...
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love / hate invisible zips
mostly hateCheap Lincraft rubbish.Oh, and how long before I have to wear this? tomorrow? no sweat
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Cutting edge cool - QR style
I totally want to crochet or quilt this Its my blog url. If you go here: http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ you can make your own.And then if someone scans your handiwork on their phone, they'll go to your...
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Craft fair and crochet heaven
Attended the annual Craft Fair in Sydney yesterday. Came away completely underwhelmed. Usually I come back brimming with enthusiasm and creative juices. It was all very same same and I just couldnt...
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Nicole Mallalieu Mod Bag - love/hate
I have made heaps of bags by this very talented Aussie designer, but this Mod Bag was a challenge. Its an advanced pattern and while its not HARD as such, its heaps fiddly and has a lot going on...
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Rosy Rosy Rosy Tea Cosy
Its a rare day lately that I sit down to relax without a crochet hook in my hand.I have about 4 projects on the go at any given time. But occasionally I do finish a project and it helps when...
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