Monthly Archives: February 2013

What a co-incidence, I had just got this post ready for tomorrow when I clicked over to Karen’s blog http://didyoumakethat.wordpress.com and she is asking for ideas for blouse patterns for her to make up! Have I got blouse patterns! I’ve … Continue reading →

At the outset, let’s state the obvious – stash is essential. Without stash it is impossible to explore new ideas or make new creations. Good sewing practice dictates that all new patterns and new techniques should first be tried out … Continue reading →

I came across this pattern on E-bay a short while ago. It is clearly at least 50 or even 60 years old judging by the picture alone. But there are other clues that tell me that this is either a WW2 … Continue reading →

As soon as I saw this pattern I was eager to make it for the many lovely littlies in my family. I love the old-fashioned look of this, remembering just such coats in my childhood.  I decided to make up a … Continue reading →

After spending some considerable time yesterday writing a post – with pictures – it was only there for a day and today I wiped it off! What a klutz – I clearly don’t understand how this thing works, I was … Continue reading →

Where would we be without friends? I have to admit that this pair usually sleep on the settee – but as we have white covers on our furniture we have to put an extra cover on the settee. We take … Continue reading →