Tag: Casual Top
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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 Stanway Top
I can finally show you my completed Stanway T-shirt made from a gorgeous jersey knit fabric from Minerva’s core range. I love the quality of this jersey it’s so soft and a really good weight making it a joy to work with. I was very kindly gifted this fabric by Minerva as part of their…
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MN Jarrah Sweater
Chilly days call for a snuggly sweater and this make comes just in time for the change in weather. The gorgeous rope textured stretch knit is from Minerva’s core range and is so soft that I have to admit I didn’t want to stop stroking it when I first opened the package. I love that…
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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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A cold weather Tabor Top
It is definitely starting to feel like there is a chill in the air and so it seems like a warm cosy sweater is called for. Enter, my next project, a tabor top from Sew House Seven using the gorgeous Brushwork Prints Fabric from Minerva’s new exclusive sweater knit range. This fabric was very kindly…
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Saybrook Tank
There are times when simple projects take you by surprise and you wonder how you ever managed without them. This is one such project. I have never really liked wearing tank tops…..that is up until now. This is the Saybrook Tank from Cashmerette Patterns. It is designed to be comfortable for larger ladies and is…
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Tabor T-Shirt
This lovely weather that we’ve been experiencing made me feel that summer was definitely on its way, so my next project came at just the right time to take advantage of the sunshine. It’s not a glamorous make but enormously practical. I’ve been meaning to add a white t-shirt to my wardrobe for ages. I…