Tag Archives: Coat

A New Style

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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A Shacket for my son

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 in ALS world

Today is my usual day to blog about my sewing or life or both . Today I awoke at 4.30am to noise. I have been sleeping in my lift chair for the past 2 nights , my bed was dismantled … Continue reading

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Made with Love ❤️

I have again made another bomber jacket for my son Conor for his birthday. This time I used some wool gifted to me 30 years ago and it was vintage then . I also lined it in a charcoal knit … Continue reading

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A Shacket the ultimate combination of Shirt and Jacket

In 2014 we took a trip to Bali, of course while there I went fabric shopping I have posted my previous makes from my fabric haul but the most recent make in 2021 I haven’t . In my collection I … Continue reading

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Stash buster and Zero Waste

I bought some felled wool, from The Selvedge Society on Instagram in winter last year . I didn’t get around to using it then but thought it may work as a jacket or cape . The immediate issue was I … Continue reading

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Me Made May 2020

I decided to participate in Me Made May  again for  2020. I felt like it gave me something to do a purpose if you will to wear one garment made by me everyday for the month of May. I really … Continue reading

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The MUST HAVE coat !

Hi there, I made this coat pattern Marcy Tilton V9070 at the start of winter. In this black nylon with these buttons. These are the basic details .But I really have to tell you this is a wonderful coat. It is … Continue reading

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