Yes, I still seem to be awash in deconstructed jeans so I thought I’d make a Stokx Flirt skirt. This seemingly small skirt takes quite a bit of fabric and it took the legs of 3 pairs of jeans to create it. I wanted to vary the colour of denim, so chose light and dark […]
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I’ve been on an upcycled jeans kick, with some of the results here, here and here, and thought I should show a few of the other things I’ve made. Please note that the introductory photo shows it all! I need a few denim things for the Fibres West residential programme, which is happening in October, […]
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The latest edition of Tauko Magazine, issue 16, has one of Liz Haywood’s zero waste creations, a zero waste beret. Imagine my excitement when Liz contacted me months ago and asked me if I’d be willing to be a fit model as my head is the smallest size, and my husband’s is the biggest, so […]
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When the theme for Sew Together for Summer was announced, I wondered if I could make a coordinating set from upcycled jeans. I had already been thinking of making a Tauko Magazine Centrefold, but knew I wouldn’t get it from a single pair of jeans, so thought I could get two garments from two pairs […]
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The minute I saw the Lara Eichwede Centrefold pattern I knew I had to make it from some upcycled jeans. I also wanted to make a pair of trousers to go with it, also from jeans, which I’ll blog in another post. I found two pairs on the free rack at my favourite country op […]
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I was lucky enough to make a pattern from the latest issue of Tauko Magazine, Issue 16 and I chose the TAUKO Centrefold by Lara Eichwede. I chose it because I thought it was a pattern I could easily adapt for winter conditions and it looked like it would be useful for upcycled fabrics. It’s […]
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I’ve had some sizing issues with my Stokx Play Pants and the Stokx Square Pants, so Lindy from Stokx Patterns suggested I try the Annie Hose as being a more petite fit, although I don’t think I’m particularly petite. They are described as a fitted, slim legged trouser with splendid pockets (which is absolutely true), […]
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I’m about to embark upon a flurry of blog posts and this is the first. There’s a Sew Together For Summer 2025 challenge going on over on Instagram which is to sew a coordinating set. The rules state that the set needs to be from the same fabric or, can both be colour blocked from […]
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When Edition 34 of Fibremood was announced I considered the options carefully and then chose Marley which can be made either as a sleeveless dress or as a top, which can be dressed up or down. The collar is sewn with a classic collar stand and the top has a relaxed cut. It has a […]
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Twice I year I try to do an online retreat called “Making Zen”, which consists of more than 30 tutors giving workshops over the course of five days. It is the most marvellous way to learn new skills in a low risk environment. The best news is that it’s completely free, with each day’s videos […]
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