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  • September 29, 2017

    Review of Vogue Pattern 1426

    Pattern review for this fabulous designer shirt/ jacket by the American designer Lynn Mizono. The pattern is can be purchased here Vogue 1246. The fabric is quite old and I have been longing to use it for ages but never could...

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  • September 25, 2017

    Simplicity Tunic Pattern review

    The weather is cooler and Autumn colours are starting to appear so I wanted something in rich Autumnal colours to wear. I chose this pattern by Simplicity.  The pattern requires a stretch fabric which has a lot of drape. I chose...

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  • August 25, 2017

    Sew yourself some Croppped Pants and a matching Top

    This is a Jaycotts.co.uk post using Simplicity 8391 This is such an easy outfit to make, with or without embroidery. It is suitable for beginners upwards. Skills learned Centred Zip Pintucks Pressing Positioning of embroidery/applique  When I first saw this...

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  • August 10, 2017

    Applique on my Brother embroidery machine

    It's so easy to use your embroidery machine to applique garments, bags and household items. My  Brother Innov-is 800E  not only does beautiful embroidery and makes free standing lace but it also creates applique easily and quickly. In other words this one...

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  • July 18, 2017

    An Easy Make Summer Dress!

    I have been longing to get into my summer clothes here at home and now that summer is here I want some quick easy makes that I can wear in a day or two.I know people who cringe at the...

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