Silk Slip – Knitting Lingerie Style
Recently finished this project using a couple of balls of Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk Aran weight yarn and less than a meter of almond silk. Very quick to knit up…
Sewing
Burda 3/2008 114
This is the third time I've made this skirt to date. There's just something wonderful about an item of clothing that has pockets that are actually big enough to be useful. The only difference to the original pattern is that I line the skirt. I find it hangs better with a layer of lining. 
The fabric is the last of a 6 yard bolt of Vlisco Dutch-African waxed cotton I purchased in London a while back.
The fabric is the last of a 6 yard bolt of Vlisco Dutch-African waxed cotton I purchased in London a while back. 
Two of a kind – Simplicity 1364
Simplicity 1364 is a re-issued vintage top with a boat (bateau) neckline. It's probably one of the easiest patterns I've ever come across. So easy I've made View B twice.
Vogue 8831
Vogue 8831 is one of the best patterns I've ever used. It's one of those patterns that comes with different pieces for A, B, C, D: cup sizes and boy…
Tips on sewing a leather handbag
My Grandmother was a paragon of style to the very end. If there was one thing she taught me it was to always carry a leather handbag. Even the most basic of leather handbags have become wildly expensive. Leather hide however still appears to be quite affordable. Sewing your own leather bag can be quite straight forward.
Sew Magazine Jolly Santa goes techno
While at the Hobbycraft show in Birmingham at the NEC recently I picked up a copy of Sew Magazine with a Jolly Santa sewing kit. It's cute but I thought it could benefit from some further brightening up....with LEDs 
Sew Electric
Given the easy availability of sew-able electric components these days I'm currently having a go at wearable electronics. 
Simple Sew Lottie blouse
The June edition of Love Sewing came with a free pattern for the Lottie blouse. I confess I only bought the magazine for the pattern. I had some vintage fabric lying about at home that I thought would be perfect (read delightfully psychedelic) for just such a pattern.
Burda 7519
Burda 7519 is a casual loose-fitting shirt. I made version A; A sleeveless short shirt with waist tucks and waterfall neckline.
DIY fabric Pandora style european bead bracelet
About 8 years ago I came across these lovely modular bracelets in a small jewelery store in Montreal. That was the beginning of my obsession with European Beads. Now there everywhere. These days you can buy or make all sorts of bracelets in metal, leather, string and fabric to show off your beautiful beads. The pattern below is for a triple wrapped silk fabric bracelet. 
As modeled by Vera, a rubber hand I found in the office. Doesn't she look pretty?
As modeled by Vera, a rubber hand I found in the office. Doesn't she look pretty? 
Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern – Knitting and Sewing
The Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern is a simple pattern for a half knit and half sewn Blythe dress, thus the name. It should fit Blythe and similar sized dolls.
Amy Butler Weekender Finished
Yes it took time. Yes it took perseverance. Yes I definitely cursed Amy repeatedly. Yes its finished. Here are some things I wish I'd known before I started..
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