Wardrobe Wednesday #13, Make My Week #13 and Mad Men Challenge #2
Here I am again with a triple post! This is my second offering as part of adorable Julia’s Mad Men Challenge (click the button on the side for more info). This is my version of the ‘wiggle dress’ which seems to feature prominently in the series and also heavily inspired by the Joan ‘va-va -voom’ [...]
Make My Week #12 – Patchwork
Last year I learnt the ‘stack and slash’ method of quilting. I have finally applied it again! This top was made entirely from vintage sheets in my stash and is backed with super soft 100% brushed cotton. I also hand quilted some of the pieces so the layers stayed together. I love the softness of [...]
Wardrobe Wednesday #11, Make My Week #11 and Mad Men Challenge #1
Okay so hopefully you’re still with me after such a massive title! This is my March clothing make and it is also my first post (I am going to do 2) for Julia Bobbin’s Mad Men Challenge – button on the right. Our Wardrobe Wednesday theme for the month is Heavenly Homemade and I am [...]
A Sort-Of Giveaway
Interested?? I’ve been going through my sewing room. And I have rather a stack of crafty books and mags to pay forward. Instead of chucking them all on trade me I thought I’d see if any took your fancy. So… it works like this: If you want it just make a comment (first in best [...]
Make My Week #35 Shirt to Baby Dress – restyle
It’s all go at our place with renovations and not so much go with creativity! It was getting to the point this week where I thought I might have to count yesterday’s filming as my ‘make my week’. (Currently filming some short excerpts for a stage play a friend is doing). Still I have completed [...]
Making Your Own Bus Coasters
A while ago I made a set of Christchurch bus map coasters and someone asked for a tutorial. Start with a set of old coasters you don’t want. Give them a sand down with some rough sandpaper (mine is around 100 – sound official??) Select your print, fabric, map….. I drew around mine so I [...]
Teatowels, The 80s and Air-brushing
A couple of years ago I picked up a very cool Di and Charles teatowel at an oppy. (I just need to say I am SO ahead of my time!) I whipped up this wee cushion for the couch out of it last night. Does it strike any of you as ominous that Diana is [...]
