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Heidi and Finn Cowl Neck Sweater and some thinking out loud.

April 19, 2020

I recently made a Tessuti Monroe Turtleneck for myself from some French terry that was in deep stash.  The fabric was a mispurchase years ago and has been languishing.  I thought it would make a wearable muslin of this pattern, but I was wrong. It was a travesty.  The fabric didn’t work for the pattern, too rigid, and it looked awful.  

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2019 Goals – How did I do

February 26, 2020

At the beginning of 2019 I set myself 6 goals. Whilst I’m a bit late to the party with a review of the year, I’m taking the time to look back at what I’d hoped to achieve, and what actually happened.

1…Make Maud more like me

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Flamingo Geranium Tunic Hack and leggings

November 5, 2019

This Geranium tunic is the 7th version of the Made by Rae Geranium Dress Pattern. I’ve made it as a baby gift, and Summer has, quite literally grown up in this pattern.

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Another Blackwood cardigan

October 29, 2019

Yet another Blackwood cardigan by Helen’s Closet! This is the last for the moment, I think! Although there is a stray piece of French terry in the stash. That may or may not become my 5th iteration of this pattern.

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Jalie 2802 – Short sleeved dance practice bodyshirt

October 25, 2019

Jalie 2802 to the rescue again as Dylan’s old bodysuit was looking very shabby. But it had served a real purpose as this time now we knew exactly what he’s looking for in a shirt.

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Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan – V3.0

October 13, 2019

My love for the Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan is well documented. This is my 3rd version and I love it as much as versions 1 and 2.

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Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan – V2.0

September 9, 2019

I don’t mind admitting that Helen’s Closet Blackwood cardigan is my favourite pattern of all time!

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Stash Stories – new season update

September 4, 2019

My Stash Stories for 2019 began in January when I set out some goals for myself to clear the seemingly bottomless pile of fabric in my sewing room.

The three key goals for my stash this year were:

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Made by Rae Geranium Dress – maxi sundress hack

August 29, 2019

I think the Made by Rae Geranium dress is one of my most used patterns.  I’ve made it for Summer several times over the years, and used it to make gifts for friend’s little girls.

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New Look 6444 – Tweens Jumpsuit Review

August 15, 2019

In working through my stash for 2019 I’ve spent the last few weeks sewing through fabrics for Summer, and the first up with was New Look 6444.

Girls’ easy to sew dress and jumpsuit pattern features high low or maxi dress, and short romper or long jumpsuit with elastic at ankles. All have elastic waist with tie. New Look sewing pattern

Simplicity.com
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