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Monday 9 November 2020
A Classic Skirt in Derbyshire Tartan
Saturday 7 November 2020
Easy to sew Lounge wear
More loungewear to sew, easy for beginners
I have shown you how to sew loungewear before but I don't know about you but I need some more.
This is a post for beginners and those not used to sewing stretch fabrics. Use the search tool in the sidebar to find mote posts for "sewing Newbies "
I have a disability as you know, I have Parkinsons, so please never give up on doing what you love, its just a question of finding different ways to do things.
I have been raiding my stash and finding any fabric with stretch, from Ponte Roma to a wool melange knit and this is my result.
Wednesday 21 October 2020
Sewing stretch Fabrics the easy way
Sewing for Beginners
An easy to sew dress in fabulous Stretch Velour
- Don't make it too clingy or it will show up the lumps and bumps we all have.
- Choose a thicker fabric with just a small amount of stretch
- Choose a darker colour and possibly a print
- Wear the correct underwear - there is a lot of very good shapewear and it will help you to feel confident
- Don't be frightened of accentuating your waist with a wide belt
Tuesday 20 October 2020
Pyjamas and lounge wear
All about our favourite clothes to relax in - pyjamas and lounge wear
These three fabrics were actually from Seasalt but they are no longer in stock. You will want to choose your own colours anyway so may I suggest either a. Cotton lawn or a cotton Voile.
Cotton Lawn
Cotton Voile
Both of these come in a wide range of colours, designs and prices
Monday 19 October 2020
Cosying up in cuddle fleece
Cold evenings just lend themselves to this snuggly cuddly fleece. Just picture yourself all toasty snuggled up with your book or favourite TV programme
Nothing could be easier to make, and with so much fabric choice you can not go wrong .
How fabulous it will be to make these for children You could add an applique design to the front- a Christmas design maybe, or whatever you fancy. Just a simple heart or a star in sequin fabric will be fabulous
Tuesday 6 October 2020
Very Pretty In Pink. A lovely dress in Art Gallery Jersey Knit
This is a Minerva Crafts Blogger Network Post.
Pretty In Pink
The fabric itself is 95% Pima Cotton with 5% Spandex which means that it stretches (and recovers) with ease. It is a medium weight fabric so perfect for a dress
The tutorial for this simple, elegant dress is on The MinervaCrafts web site, so do hop over to read it and hopefully make it.
Click here Very Pretty In Pink
Thank you to Minerva for this absolutely gorgeous fabric
Angela
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Saturday 26 September 2020
Vogue V881 Straight leg trousers
The vogue Custom Couture Collection by Claire Sheaffer.
Straight leg trouser
Fashion trends are slightly turning away from nothing but skinny leg trousers and jeans,which don't always suit our shape. Straight leg trousers give a very balanced appearance to the figure and are more flattering.
This pattern is available from Jaycotts Vogue V7881 Trouser pattern
This is a Vogue designer pattern and I love it. The pattern envelope states that the instructions are easy to follow and I certainly found that to be correct.