Wednesday, 5 June 2013

I'm Batman

Batman pyjamas

Batman collar
On a rare shopping opportunity I found some Batman fabric. As my son needed new long pyjamas (last years are way too short already) I purchased a mere metre (because it was $20m) and used some grey poplin from my stash to make him some more. Hopefully they are long enough to make it through next years winter as well. I used the Batman print for the front and collar of the shirt, and added a pocket on the pants.

Warm woolen dressing gown

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I managed to finish my warm woolen dressing gown in time
for the cold weather.
(How far away is Spring??)
I decided not to line it afterall. I am making a gown out of the lining instead.
Still deciding whether to have long sleeves or not.





I kept the original blanket stitching as the hem. Originally I did this to the sleeves as well, and the realised they were way too drafty.
So I finished them with a ribbed cuff instead.
 
I am very pleased with the results - a beautiful woolen gown for a mere $10.
 from an online garage sale.
And a mid season gown for $0 from gifted stretch satin.

Friday, 12 April 2013

The Great British Sewing Bee

Came across this via the Australian Sewing Guild.

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I have just watched the first 2 episodes and  they are both delicious.
Can't wait for episodes 3 and 4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Fq_X_xngU 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5trYhyBMuI

Saturday, 23 February 2013

Slashed Bathmat Project Club


Our next Project Club is on Wednesday March 6

Slashed Bathmat or Bedside mat
Featuring Chenille cuts and Blooms
Book now - limited spots available.

Ph Wendy on 0402 309 047

Getting back into classes after all that rain

Marg's quick and easy buckets - easy gift idea

Pintucked & Scalloped Pillowcase

Pinning the binding on

More pinning

Pulling up the gathering sticthes



Adding piping to a cushion

Shortening a favourite dress


Lesley's retro cushion cover for her op shop stool