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Finally, lycra!

Finally, lycra!

September 2, 2013 Leave a Comment

Och, I'll be so happy when this wretched flu is done! I'm so over it! Today is Day 16, and I still have a scratchy voice and revolting cough, and I'm still so tired. I'd decided that I really should make the effort yesterday afternoon to go to my brother-in-law's 60th birthday party, but after the …

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Filed Under: sew Tagged With: Cirque Du Bebe, curious nature, lycra, parson gray, swimwear fabric, tessuti, Vicki Jenkin Quilting

A coat for Moshe – Burdastyle #6039

A coat for Moshe – Burdastyle #6039

June 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

I promised I'd post more about the coat and the lining etc, so here we go... First, let me show you the lining. It's a beautiful Fendi that looks more chocolate-y in colour than grey, but somehow works really nicely with the Charcoal Intenso wool/cashmere that I can't seem to stop stroking! …

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Filed Under: library, sew Tagged With: burda 6039, charcoal intenso, claire b. shaeffer, coat, debrasgoods, fendi, lining, male pattern boldness, peter lappin, sewing for men, singer sewing reference library, tailoring, tessuti, vogue couturier design 1391, vogue patterns v8720

The cutest YSG Wristlet I’ve made to date!

The cutest YSG Wristlet I’ve made to date!

June 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

Last month, I crossed off another long-outstanding project that I finally finished - a wristlet for my friend, Lyla. She gave me the fabric from her own stash - oh, and by the way, if you're into appliqués, you should check out her shop. Do you like it? I did have a …

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Filed Under: sew Tagged With: charcoal intenso, men's coat, tessuti, wristlet, you sew girl

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