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McCall’s 7948

by almondrockon December 6, 2022May 6, 20251 Comment on McCall’s 7948

Sometimes you see a fabric and you think wow. I love it… then, you stumble across the designer dress and you say, oh yes I like that!! This Zadig and Voltaire dress is £755 featuring a beautiful handkerchief hem, shirred sleeves and button neckline. It looks like it’s been made out of crepe but the …

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Simplicity 8843

by almondrockon October 31, 2022March 4, 20252 Comments on Simplicity 8843

Today I’m sharing a long overdue finished make! I made this jacket early in the year and then totally forgot to put it online. It’s the perfect rainy day jacket because it’s waterproof and so bright, it’s like instant sunshine! Simplicity 8843 is an easy to wear, drop shoulder jacket with drawstring waist, 2 styles …

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How to sew sweatshirt fabric

by almondrockon October 26, 2022January 26, 2023Leave a Comment on How to sew sweatshirt fabric

Sewing with sweatshirt fabrics can be a bit challenging, as they are typically made of a combination of cotton and synthetic fibers, and can have a stretchy texture. Here are some tips to help you sew with sweatshirt fabrics: Use a ballpoint needle: Sweatshirt fabrics are knit fabrics, and can be easily damaged by a …

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McCall’s 7974

by almondrockon October 7, 2022May 28, 20252 Comments on McCall’s 7974

Chartreuse is one of those colours that scares people. It’s slightly acidic looking but I find it so vibrant and exciting. Fun fact!! The colour actually comes from the alcoholic drinks. Green Chartreuse gets its colour from chlorophyll, whereas Yellow Chartreuse gets its pigment from saffron. Both colours are naturally occurring. The two shades then …

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McCall’s 8256

by almondrockon August 31, 2022March 4, 20251 Comment on McCall’s 8256

Morning everyone. A quick post from me today! I recently went over to the Love Sewing offices to chat with the new Editor Michelle and photograph my version of M8256. This is a Learn To Sew level 1 pattern for a super blousey top with gathering into a neat bias neckline. There are raglan sleeves …

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Simplicity 9294

by almondrockon August 29, 2022August 14, 20253 Comments on Simplicity 9294

Hello everyone! For newcomers around here, I have a long tradition of making myself something nice for my birthday. It isn’t always something super fancy by the way… but this one is quite the stunner. My husband and I went out for dinner on my birthday to a nice French restaurant in Ilkley (with a …

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