Tag: sewing with a disability
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The Vernon Shirt
Who doesn’t love a button up shirt that won’t gape and fits comfortably ? This is often a very elusive garment in most curvy girls wardrobes, but I needn’t worry any more as I now have the perfect solution. I was lucky enough to have been asked to collaborate with Cashmerette on the launch of…
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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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Another brightening top
Still embracing my winter brightening theme, this is the third of my jersey tops using Vogue pattern V9057, again using an Art Gallery fabric. This time I didn’t use an interlock out of my stash to join it, but instead opted for a gorgeous ochre jersey from Minerva fabrics.These are not colours that I would…
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My very first blogpost.
So here it is, my very first blogpost. To say I’m a little nervous writing this is an understatement. I’m definitely completely out of my comfort zone and then some, but now I have committed to sharing my sewing makes online it seemed the next logical step. I hope to be as honest with you…
