Halter Neck Dress Without a Pattern: Sewing the Dress This post is a little bit overdue! Back in the summer when the weather was warm (sigh!) I made this. I'd seen a dress on Pinterest that I rather liked. Actually I saw dozens I liked, but this was the one I decided to have a go at making! My vintage style dresses turned out very well, so I decided to use the same style and a similar method to make a halter neck dress. I'd never ... Read the Post...
Christmas Embroidery Project With a Free Pattern!
Christmas Embroidery Project Although I love Christmas and making things for Christmas, over the last few years I've given up on the idea of making masses of stuff specifically for Christmas. It's just too busy! And it has a habit of sneaking up on me. I know the date never changes, but by the time the Season of Birthdays is over (my boys' birthdays are all in the autumn, in the space of 2 months!), we're halfway through November. By the ... Read the Post...
Christmas Embroidery Hoop
Christmas Embroidery Hoop Last month I was invited to contribute to a series of posts on All Free Sewing for National Sewing Month. One of the suggestions was sewing for Christmas and, as it had been a long time since I'd made anything Christmassy, I decided to hatch some Christmas themed embroidery. I've recently jumped on the handlettering band wagon. If you haven't tried it, it's a lot of fun! It doesn't matter if you're not arty or ... Read the Post...
Halter Neck Dress Without a Pattern: Drafting the Pattern
Halter Neck Dress Without a Pattern: Drafting the Pattern Having a wardrobe full of clothes that are too big has been the perfect excuse to make new things for myself! When the weather's warm enough, I love my vintage style dresses. It's not easy to find these in the shops, so the obvious answer is to make my own. I successfully turned my cherry blossom dress into a sundress, and having seen a halter neck dress on Pinterest that I ... Read the Post...
