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About suebsewbyme

Australian fabric fanatic who loves to sew and create interesting garments . Creativity is my mantra.

A New Style

Posted on January 21, 2025 by suebsewbyme

Earlier last year , I had the opportunity to go to the sewing basket in Newington. I love going there lots to choose from and I can move around in my wheelchair easily. My carer came with me and I … Continue reading →

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Time stops for No one !

Posted on November 7, 2024 by suebsewbyme

This message really resonates with me. Life is an adventure that changes all the time in so many ways. For me ALS/MND has been an ever changing shit show. A constant disappointment , no hope, no promise of tomorrow just … Continue reading →

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A Shacket for my son

Posted on September 23, 2024 by suebsewbyme

Hi there as usual I am still sewing lots but blogging less. I made a Shacket for my son for his birthday. I have 2 sons one in Melbourne ,this was for him , and one in Canberra he had … Continue reading →

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Another day passes still here;

Posted on August 2, 2024 by suebsewbyme

My days are usually planned around my activities such as they are and my appointments. If I have none then it’s sewing or shopping depending on my carers. I have 3 wonderful carers 2 of whom enjoy sewing and so … Continue reading →

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A Party Outfit

Posted on May 28, 2024 by suebsewbyme

I had a significant birthday recently and a party to celebrate. This was a wonderful night . Before my diagnosis my plan had been just to sneak away and celebrate with my children and husband. That is no longer easy … Continue reading →

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The Other One

Posted on April 23, 2024 by suebsewbyme

Hi finally I have finished the other jacket fog my son. A bomber jacket in green denim with a knit lining. This pattern is a great style of jacket my son loves both jackets. I am pleased to have them … Continue reading →

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A long time coming.

Posted on March 26, 2024 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, I started making a pair of bomber jackets for my son last year . My hands were working a bit better then and I was making use of both machines the industrial and domestic. Over time I realised … Continue reading →

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A little alteration!

Posted on March 18, 2024 by suebsewbyme

I recently was able to go to the Eras concert in Sydney. I had discussed my options with my daughter and she suggested that the alteration of this dress into a top would be ideal. Changing it into a top … Continue reading →

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Not again !!!

Posted on March 6, 2024 by suebsewbyme

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. The question I struggle with is how did you find out you had MND / ALS ? Having to explain the devastating facts of my illness repeatedly is incredibly difficult. … Continue reading →

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My love affair with Fabric

Posted on February 14, 2024 by suebsewbyme

I have always loved fabric ,the texture, the variations I dream of fabrics and what they can become. Over the course of my life I have often added to my stash fabrics I just needed to own but had no … Continue reading →

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