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- Kirsten Harley
- Stares and Steps
- thedementedfairy
- Falling Through Physio
- Gin & Lemonade
- Coco's Loft
- with my hands - Dream
- The Pragmatic Costumer
- Cloning Couture
- stitchnsewcreates
- Wanna Be Sewing Something
- wasted weekends
- Handmade by Carolyn
- Age of Surprise
- PatternCurator
- Second Chances by Susan
- Seattle Skin MD
- ReDpants Designs
- http://blog.mccall.com
- The Couture Academic
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Tag Archives: designer style
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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Tagged Autumn, Burda Style, Coat, designer style, the sewing basket, vintage, Wool
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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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Tagged ALS, Coat, designer style, family, green, MND, remnant, self-drafted, Stash Shrinker, the sewing basket, vintage, Winter, Wool
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Another day passes still here;
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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Tagged designer style, fun, Knit, remnant, Stash Shrinker, stretch, stretch knit, vogue, Winter
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A Party Outfit
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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Tagged Creativity, designer style, Easy, Evening, seatedsewist, Sequins, Sheer, silk, Stash Shrinker
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Let’s have Another 2 piece outfit
Hi there, Happy New Year 2024 , wow , at least we are still here, I hope you had a creative and wonderful festive season. I made another 2 piece outfit in the pyjama style . Top is from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Creativity, designer style, Easy, fun, silk, Summer, the sewing basket, vintage
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A New Approach
Hi there, I have finally worked out a style of dressing that is easy and comfortable and looks as good as it feels. I had bought some navy and white spotted linen last year from Pitt Trading. My initial thought … Continue reading
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Tagged colour, designer style, Easy, friends, Linen, Pitt Trading, Stash Shrinker, Summer
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The view from here
A few weeks ago I went to my first Sydney Spoolettes Frocktails event. I have been part of Sydney Spoolettes Facebook page for a number of years introduced by a fellow sewing enthusiast Anne Whalley . This is what I … Continue reading
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Tagged colour, designer style, Evening, life, Sheer, silk, Sydney Spoolettes, vogue
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A Tried and True Favourite
I bought this pattern in the before faze of my life . When ALS was not the defining focus of my creative journey. I loved the look and the possibilities it presented. I have been waiting for weeks for someone … Continue reading
A change of style
As I have been dealing with the changes in my life with my diagnosis, I have also had to adjust the way I dress. My clothes need to be easy on and off with few buttons not tight and must … Continue reading
Silk Chiffon
I love natural fibres the feel of them and the fact that they breath so you don’t get uncomfortable cannot be overstated. My absolute favourite is silk in all its forms but I am extremely fond of silk chiffon. It … Continue reading
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Tagged colour, designer style, Evening, Pitt Trading, Sheer, silk, Summer
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