Camilla Cowl Neck Top + Kitten
Well I had great plans to get my blog up to date during the 4 weeks of lockdown due to the virus, however, that has not happened! I also planned to do lots of sewing . . . that also has not exactly happened. I have made things, but not clothes for myself. This post is...
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Yellow Dress and the Fabric Stash Pledge
The Fabric Stash Pledge (my self-imposed year of not buying any fabric) has finished! Yippee!!! However, it was a success and a failure, all at the same time! You see I didn't buy any fabric (apart from the 3 metres of Gertie fabric my husband bought for me for my...
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My (Scary) Fabric Stash Pledge!
So, what is the (scary) fabric stash pledge? I, Megan, the Quirky Kiwi, have pledged not to buy ANY fabric for one year! Why? Here's why! As you can see I have a lot of fabric, 292 metres of it in fact! (It doesn't even include all the fabric I bought to make...
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Psychedelic Heather dress
Meet the Psychedelic Heather Dress, a pattern by Sew Over It, or as my husband likes to refer to it, the Psycho Dress! As soon as this pattern was released, I knew I wanted to make one as it looked just so comfy. However, finding suitable fabric that I liked was quite...
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(I love my) Rita Blouse by Charm Patterns (& a highly commended)
The moment I clapped eyes on the Charm Patterns Rita Blouse by Gertie, I knew I had to make it, and probably more than one of them! I had a similar shaped top (from Primark!) which I wore for years until it shrunk in the wash - I swear it did! ;-) It was plain black...
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Simplicity Sewing Challenge 2017 – My Entry
I wasn't planning on entering the challenge this year . . . . . . but then I saw the Vintage Section pattern! That skirt! The back view of that skirt! *swoon* So I requested the pattern and proceeded to plan my entry - I would make the skirt and, if time...
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Halifax Hoodie in Blue
I needed a lightweight, zip-up fleece or sweatshirt to replace one I'd been wearing around the house for years, which had quite frankly seen much better days! So I was casually keeping my eye out for a suitable pattern. The Halifax Hoodie by Hey June Patterns came to...
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Getcha, Getcha, Getcha, Getcha Feathers Away from my Nose, Pink Flamingo!
Okay, so only Kiwis of a certain age will understand the title of this post, so sorry to everyone else, but I just couldn't resist! :-D Right, onto the dress! I bought this fabric in a non-stretch woven cotton a fews years ago, envisaged a dress, it was going to look...
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A Belated Announcement – I won!
As you may know, I entered the Vintage Section of the Simplicity Sewing Challenge last year. You may not know however, that I won it! 😃 I was very, very surprised! There were so many fabulous entries that I thought my top didn't stand a chance. Some...
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The Sewing Pattern Buddy app has arrived!
I am very proud to announce that the Sewing Pattern Buddy app for Android has finally been released!!! Basically, it allows you to catalogue your entire pattern collection (PDFs & books included) - it's like having your entire pattern collection at your...
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