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Well I've finally finished something!  I finished my Butterick 5187 jacket. I bought this scrap of wool from the fabric sale for $5 I think and it was not enough to face the back panel so I used a fine fabric that I made a dress from (must show it one day).  It is an unlined jacket but the wool keeps you very warm and it is my replacement for a sweatshirt or fleece. It got very thick in some places but it is very soft fabric so wasn't a big problem. This is very easy pattern as it is an unlined jacket and really perfect for our cool but not cold winter days. The black turtle neck is a sleeveless top out of merino wool that I also bought at the fabric sale and it was $20 but really warm.  I also bought a long sleeve top in this fabric but as it had a tiny (unseeable) hole it was only $5.  The other top is one of the Vogues I bought  at the beginning of the year and I tested it out with this cotton knit I bought forever ago. I love the colours and I made the ...

My camera is three years old and now will only take 2 or 3 photos at a time, but I have finally had the time to upload them to show you my fabric purchases from two weeks ago. When you look at these fabrics the colours are a little more vibrant than you see here and keep in mind they were all $3 per metre!!! What a buy! They also sell some made up things and I bought two wool jackets (unlined) and a black shiny plastic longer jacket (that I can't find at the moment) I will photograph these and show you soon. Now onto the fabrics, firstly, L - R a cotton sateen with some stretch, a green wool felt and a silk organza with some nobbly bits on some of the dots.    Secondly, a cotton voile, a remnant of silk chiffon (I think) and the next two are fabrics with metal through them.  The first one is a white cotton and the second is the same as the pinky colour I made the pink burda coat from.  (I can't get it to link up but check the older posts).  It was a tricky fa...

Well, I had lots of things to show today but my camera doesn't want to play so I can't show you the fabrics and clothes I bought at the fabric sale I went to (see previous post).  I can tell you I bought felted wool, silk organza, Japanese cotton voile, wool knit, and 2 fabrics with woven metal threads all for $3 per metre!!!  There is nothing you get for $3 per metre let alone this quality.  (even the remnants at Spotlight are $2 per metre!) Anyway will show you when I get the camera happy again. My sister is having her 40th birthday party tonight and it is an 80's themed party! Even though she was born in 1971 she thinks the music of the 80's was better! The reason for telling you this is because she wanted photos of her and the rest of us send to her and while I was looking I found photos of some things I had made many years ago.  So I scanned them and thought I would share them.   1993 1987 1989 1989 1994 2007 I made my middle s...

Well if you have read my blog for a little bit you will know I speak of a fabric sale that I go to that designers have.  I have gone here for years  and buy the most beautiful fabrics that are fabulous quality for an incredible price.  Now I am a tight a$$ but I always buy and it is beautiful stuff. Cottons, silks, wools lots of beautiful stuff...don't miss it.  I need to make lots of stuff while I am on holidays as I have NOTHING to wear that is decent for winter.  I am getting the word out there for the people who live in Brisbane or surrounds and can make it.  It's a bit out of the way but easy enough to get to and well worth the trip. I hope some of you can make it because it really is worth it. I have bought heaps of patterns recently and I am looking forward to getting some stuff to make it.  Good luck and let me know if you go and what you thought. Don't forget to get on their mailing list and they will send you the flyer when they next ...

  Camelia Crinoline   has passed this award onto me!  I am thrilled - thanks Camelia! I didn't expect to get any awards as I only had 19 followers up until my giveaway so it's a lovely surprise! Now 5 questions: 1. What size shoes do you wear?  If you wear a 7 can I borrow your shoes? Alas, I wear an 8! Which is a shame because then I could have borrowed yours too!! 2. 30's or 60's? Oh I am a child of the 60's!  Born 1962 and I love the 60's fashion ... Yeah baby! 3. Have you ever kissed someone you shouldn't have?   Of course! Who hasn't! Sometimes things just seem illicit when you are young but then you realise when you are older that it wasn't you and others should have had more responsibility! (oohhh a bit serious!) 4. Have you ever been poisoned?   I wonder why this question comes after the kissing question??!!  Not to my knowledge but lets face it, if you kiss someone you shouldn't maybe some one did want to/try to!! he he didn...

Hi Everyone.  I have just draw out the winner of my blogiversary giveaway. Before I announce who won, I'd like to thank those who entered and also those who became followers!   I really like the comments about the sewing community... it is really nice to connect with people who like to sew and have an interest in making things etc.  I only have one friend (friends for 35 years!..what???) who also sews so it is nice to see and learn from many inspirational people.     So without further ado ... Emilie, congratulations!  Please go into comments with your email or address and I will post it on Friday!  

Well, on Wednesday 27 April I have been blogging for 12 months!  To celebrate I am giving away a length of fabric, some retro sunglasses and a 1948 tuxedo blouse pattern! The fabric I bought at a second hand shop on Bribie Island.  It's an openish weave, linen like fabric.  Not my colours (I don't do brown) but I saw it on someone a while ago in a lift and it looked nice.  There is 1 1/2 metres and it is 140cm wide.  The pattern is size 16 bust 36" .... I have seen one on the net and it is in colour... the lot of patterns I got at the jumble sale were all this era but all the McCalls are in black and white.  I have not opened it but presume it is all there (if I get time I will check).  The sunglasses are divine I think and I know someone will love them! So leave a comment and tell me what your favourite parts are of blogs you read.  I will send the goods anywhere and I will draw it on Thursday night Australian est. And when you make something...