Gosh it’s been ages since I last posted. I get this horrible feeling when I don’t post during a week. Let’s remedy that! I’ve been sewing like a maniac lately and have a big queue of things to show you in the next few weeks. I’ll start by sharing a few things today. First up are …
Why oh why are there five weeks in May! At least we’re at the half way point. After a recent comment from Roisin I’ve upped my ridiculous expressions in my posing. It’s all for your entertainment. I found this week hard because a) the weather was absolutely rubbish b) I have fallen out of love …
First up my giveaway! Let’s announce this bad boy. Random number generator has chosen….. Congratulations!! Send your postal address to me at almondrock.wordpress@gmail.com and I’ll arrange delivery. Moving on. My love affair with New Look 6808 continues. I cooked up the idea of adapting it to use buttons at the back quite a while ago …
Small ones, medium ones, giant ones. So it’s not surprising I bought 5 types of polka dot fabric at the Birmingham meet up! This is what I did with my three metres of black and white large polka dot satin fabric. First up I wanted to make a Colette Truffle dress. I made FOUR toiles trying …
Oh yes I was smug. I had “conquered” New Look 6808. I was dancing around the living room in my finished top and thought hell yeah I’m gonna make another!! I decided to up the fun factor. Thick blue plaid with 3/4 sleeves so it’d be super warm and snuggly! I whizzed through it. And …