Category: Sewing
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Seated Trousers
This has been an experimental project trying to create a pair of trousers designed solely for my seated figure. In the past I’ve always worried about how I’d look when I was transferring in and out of my wheelchair so tried to have the best of both worlds but this doesn’t really work as the…
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Style Arc Montana Midi Dress
I was really excited when I saw this gorgeous Viscose Challis fabric from Minerva’s Exclusive Collection called Caveprint Connections as it was exactly what I had in mind for an upcoming event. I was envisioning a dress that could be dressed up with a jacket, or dressed down with a cardigan and then could just…
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Simplicity 8027
I’ve finally finished the little jacket I made for my Granddaughter. I love the overall look of it, I think it’s super cute, but I’m disappointed that I made stupid errors with the construction (more on that later). Firstly, I want to talk about this amazing fabric, (which I was very kindly gifted by Minerva…
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The Minerva Victoria Blouse
What a pleasure it has been to work with this beautiful fabric when the weather outside was so terribly cold and grey. I was instantly transported to a summer garden every time I looked at it. It’s actually called Popcorn Jelly but for me it just conjures up images of a flower bed in full…
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Last make of 2023
My final make of 2023 is a jersey top. I’m so happy with how it’s turned out. I already loved this print called Desert Rosettes from Minerva’s exclusive collection having made a blouse with the viscose challis base cloth, but as you know I’m a definitely at my most comfortable working with jersey so this…
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Another Jarrah Sweater
I loved my Jarrah sweater so much that I just had to make another one, this time in black. You can read all about my last one here MN Jarrah Sweater Once again I’ve used the same super soft snuggly fabric. (I was very lucky to have been kindly gifted this as part of Minerva’s…
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The Fuller Cardigan
I’m so pleased to have finished this make just in time for the artic blast we’re experiencing. It’s very warm it’s almost like wearing a jacket, perfect for staying cosy. When I first saw this gorgeous fabric I envisaged a roll neck dress but when it arrived I felt it was too heavy for that…
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The Montdale Dress
Here’s my second make from Jenny Rushton’s new book ‘Sewing the curve’, it’s the Montdale dress. This is such a lovely easy dress to make, and back in the summer when we were taking the photos it was lovely to have such a cool comfy dress to relax in. The Montdale can be made as…
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The Eustis Top
I’m so excited. The new book ‘Sewing the curve’ by Jenny Rushmore from Cashmerette has officially launched so I can finally show you the two design I made from it. The book is aimed at beginner sewers to enable them to sew a wardrobe of confidence boosting clothes. It includes six patterns in US sizes…
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The Savannah Dress
One of the most frustrating things about being a wheelchair sewer is a project that initially fits perfectly well on the mannequin (who is stood up) but then not so well when actually worn seated. Unfortunately this is the case with my latest make, the Savannah Dress. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still very wearable,…