Category: Smart tops
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The Alexa Blouse
It seems to have taken me ages to have completed this make (not because it was particularly challenging), simply because I haven’t been very well. I’ve had an impromptu holiday, and life has just got in the way. Now it’s finished, I’m really happy with it. It feels so luxurious to wear, and it’s the…
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V8772 (A silk pussy-bow version)
Discover the luxurious silk charmeuse satin that transformed my sewing dreams into reality. Perfect for those who crave elegance and wheelchair practicality.
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Minerva Sewing Kit M7975
Minerva have launched another new kit today and I’ve been lucky enough to get to try it before it’s general release. This was my first time sewing a Minerva Kit and it was most definitely a very easy and stress free way to start a project. I love how absolutely everything you need to complete…
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B6685
You just know when a project is going to be special, and that was the case with this one from the second I first set eyes on my gorgeous fabric. It’s called Marbled Memory and it’s from Minerva’s new Exclusive Silk Single Georgette range. I love the Berry colour-way, although there are three other beautiful…
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B6731
I’ve had to take a break from everything for a while, but I’m glad to say that I’m back now with my latest make. It’s been really lovely to be back in my sewing room, I’d forgotten just how restorative sewing can be. This wonderful fabric is called Hothouse Palms and it’s from Minerva’s exclusive…
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B6899
It’s always lovely to work with a new fabric, especially if it challenges you a little. My latest make is using one of Minerva’s new base cloths a gorgeous Exclusive Charmeuse Silky Satin in a design called Python Prayer in the flame colourway. I love how warm and rich the colours are in this fabric.This…
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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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Another Butterick B6687
I know it probably seems boring to remake a pattern, but when I find one that I absolutely love I just can’t resist the temptation. I also think that different fabrics make an outfit look completely different anyway. So, for the second time I have made Butterick B6687, option A. This time I have used…
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Butterick B6687
Who doesn’t love a feature sleeve? I have to say I’m particularly drawn to them being a wheelchair user as I think it adds that extra bit of detail. Anything that draws attention to my outfit and away from the chair is a winner in my book. I found this wonderful Butterick blouse pattern B6687…
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Simplicity 8883
What is it they say about best laid plans? I started this top with every intention of it being a relatively quick make. I suppose in reality it was, but due to the crazily hot weather I wasn’t feeling well enough to work on it as much as I would have liked so it has…