I’m very fond of the whole skort look, and discovered this pattern in my stash. It’s from the 1990s and it’s one my sister passed on to me. I thought I’d make one from a pair of pillowcases left over from when I used the matching doona cover for a sewalong I did in 2020 […]
Read moreI didn’t think I’d ever have a skort in my wardrobe again. I wore them in the ’70s and the ’90s and possibly several points in between, and here I am trundling around in them with some delight, and a bit of trepidation – am I too old for this look? When did I start worrying […]
Read moreI am not sure how or why I finished up buying this pattern, but having made it up, I am a total convert! It is the Bluegingerdoll Bonnie, which is a vintage inspired cropped top for knit fabric with 50% stretch and good recovery. I used the leftover fabric from my latest Moneta dress. This is […]
Read moreThis is a skirt that I’ve had hanging around for a long time which I no longer wear but couldn’t quite bring myself to throw away. It doesn’t look it, but it is far too big for me and falls down if I walk too vigorously. It was ripe for a refashion. I would have […]
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