Tag: Minerva Brand Ambassadors
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Butterick 6677
This dress just screams summer parties to me. As soon as I put it on, my mind drifted off to a sun soaked beach …. only problem was the UK weather had different ideas so my dream was rudely awakened by a heavy downpour. (Hence the photos being taken in my conservatory.) Before I do…
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The Kelly Anorak
I have to say that I’m feeling pretty accomplished after this make. It has been rather akin to childbirth though. I have struggled through many parts of its construction but now it’s made I absolutely adore it and am loathed to take it off.This is a lengthy review, but it is a more complex make…
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Calder Pants
For some time, I have been on a quest to improve my trouser fitting skills with the final goal being a pair of wheelchair friendly jeans. To this end, I decided to tackle a pair of summer culottes. For my pattern I chose the Calder pants from Cashmerette which are wide-legged woven trouser that feature…
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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…
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McCalls M7650
This is another entry for the #SewnWithMcCalls challenge made with pattern M7650 which was kindly gifted to me by Minerva. This is view C sewn with a beautiful viscose challis that I purchased a few months ago. It’s such a comfy dress to wear, reminiscent of my previous buffet dress. It has princess line seams…
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Ponte Roma Top
After the slow sew of my previous project (the Carolyn PJ’s), this top was completely the opposite, it came together in no time and was very easy to make.I absolutely love the autumnal colours of the gorgeous Ponte Roma fabric that was very kindly gifted to me by Minerva as part of their Ambassador program. Ponte…
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Posh PJ’s
I can’t begin to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed sewing these Carolyn pyjamas from Closet Core Patterns. There are some projects that just engulf you right from the very start and take you on a magical sewing journey and these are one such project. I’ve savoured every moment and really gained pleasure from taking…
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Chiffon challenge
The fabric may invoke thoughts of being on a safari but making this blouse has been more like being on a rollercoaster ride. I have been wanting to make a pussy bow blouse for ages and as I decided that this year I was going to stretch myself more, Vogue pattern 8772 was calling. Minerva…
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Ebony Swing Dress
This time of year I think it’s really important to have clothes that are comfortable and easy to move in and this dress meets that brief perfectly. It is the Ebony Dress from Closet Core patterns, made with a gorgeous ITY Silky Stretch knit gifted to me by Minerva. The fabric is a medium weight…
