To sew a new item of clothing each month
I actually made this dress last summer but I never got around to posting about it! After I made my first Charlie Caftan I really wanted to make the full length version and I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to make a garment out of Tencel for the first time. 1. The fabric … Continue reading Charlie caftan #2
Yes, I made jeans!!! I wear jeans quite regularly, and since lockdown quite a few of my jeans are feeling a bit tighter than they used to be... So rather than go to the shops and try on lots of jeans and not find anything that fitted, I decided to have a go at making … Continue reading Ginger jeans
Summer is here! I have wanted to make the Charlie caftan for ages, it's a floaty, comfy summery dress. I like the gathers in the front, I think they're really flattering to the body and I've always loved the caftan style. Here's how it went... 1 The fabric For the fabric I decided to use … Continue reading Charlie caftan
I can't stop making these Cielo tops! They are just so comfortable, flattering, and perfect for this time of year. This time I decided to make the version with the big sleeves and cuffs. I'm so happy with how this has turned out. 1. The fabric This fabric was such a bargain! It was £5 … Continue reading Cielo top #3
I told you I'd make another one! I was really excited to try making the top with the lantern sleeves. I had all the pieces printed out so it was speedy to cut and sew, and I'm delighted with this. I may end up making oodles of these...! 1. The fabric This time I made … Continue reading Cielo top #2
I've decided that I adore Closet Core patterns, and the Cielo top is no exception. I made this from a washed linen in a rust colour and really enjoyed making it! Here's how I got on: 1. The fabric I have made a couple of things from this linen before. I bought 3 metres from … Continue reading Cielo top
The sewing resolution 