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Sunday, 24 September 2017

Musings on pattern placement

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This post has less to do with the patterns that I used (which are the Patterns for Pirates coccoon cardigan and the Sewaholic Renfrew) and ...
Saturday, 23 September 2017

Deer and Doe Chataigne shorts in Liberty cord

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After my first pair of Chataigne shorts I was so excited to make a second pair!  I had this great Liberty fabric and the size 34 had fit r...
Saturday, 16 September 2017

Orageuse Lisboa silk top

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This fabric was a single meter panel with a design incorporating the taupe sky, a watercolourish Italian scene, and flowers at the bottom. ...
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By Hand London Elisalex in French flowers

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I first tried to sew an Elisalex during the year I was learning to sew.  I went for the version with sleeves and sized up to the 8/12.  It ...
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Friday, 15 September 2017

Cali Faye Gardenia dress in merino

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This dress caught my interest when I first discovered Cali Faye's patterns.  I pondered it at length and was so excited to make it!  I ...
Thursday, 14 September 2017

Papercut pneuma bra in upcycled feather print

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I was keen to try out some swimsuit sewing. My starting point was the pneuma bra, and the soma bottom and bra top. Unfortunately, althou...
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begonia
Queenstown, New Zealand
I'm a polyglot globetrotting doctor with an unrelenting need for creative engagement, ie sewing. My friends love me because they get half of what I make. I will love you if you tell me how to sew better! You can reach me at begonia [at] gmail dot com
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