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Tag Archives: lace
Simple Lace
I didn’t notice this pattern (BurdaStyle 09/2018 #108) when the magazine came out – essentially it is a sweatshirt with a little bit of pleating in the sleeves. Boxy and even slightly utilitarian. I do however love Sweet Shard’s version … Continue reading
Patterns patterns patterns!
Oh my, this week is pattern intensive. Very pattern intensive and in a good way. I have finally finished tweaking the BurdaStyle wrap blouse pattern and will tonight cut it out for real. I am ever so proud of myself … Continue reading
Posted in Patterns, Sewing
Tagged BurdaStyle, lace, op shop, thrifty find, vintage fabric, vintage patterns
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Granny’s lace
I was tidying my sewing room last night and I really should do it more often because I found a fascinating treasure in the bottom of a drawer. A bag full of yards of different types of lace. My grandmother’s … Continue reading
Some action finally
There has been little action in the sewing room of late and that mostly for the kids. Another set of merino jumpers are done, some with added bling ‘cos I am well bored by the basic pattern … Sequins, little … Continue reading
Posted in Patterns, Serger, Sewing
Tagged beads, felt, kids tops, lace, merino, op shop, rolled hem, sequins, Simplicity, thrift, vintage patterns, vogue
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