Monthly Archives: July 2014

FINISHING TOUCHES. BURDA 01/03/M104

Posted on July 30, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

Good finishing touches take almost as long as making the jacket itself. In fact making this jacket was probably quicker than trying to figure out what it was in the first place or the finishing touches.  Unfortunately the linen-type fabric … Continue reading →

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

Posted on July 23, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

Nothing too drastic this time, but I expect that Kristy Chan would like me to point out that she doesn’t [necessarily] make something out of each Burda magazine, but that she has actually set herself a challenge to make something out … Continue reading →

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IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE!

Posted on July 21, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

It’s Hot. I’m English – I don’t do hot. It’s muggy too. Only to be expected after all the rain that fell [remember the floods a few months ago?] and consequently all the residual moisture hanging about. But I like … Continue reading →

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THE MYSTERY BURDA – #01/03/M104

Posted on July 15, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

If you’re a hoarder, take heart from this post! Bear with me it’s a bit convoluted. It started with reading this post from Kristy Chan. A lovely skirt to die for, and it started me thinking about skirt patterns and … Continue reading →

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“IN THE DAY”

Posted on July 6, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

The modern idiom for talking about the past! I was thinking recently about when “in the day” I would walk up this staircase at 8.20a.m. every morning in order to be at my desk by 8.30a.m. with the typewriter cover … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER THRIFTY MAKE – BURDA 8503

Posted on July 2, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

  This blouse was super easy and super quick to make. The most time was taken fitting the princess seams, which I had to take in quite a bit. I also brought the front edges in so that it buttoned higher … Continue reading →

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