Tag Archives: Easy

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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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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A little fun

Posted on January 29, 2024 by suebsewbyme

I was fortunate last year that a dear friend took me to The sewing Basket at Newington. I bought lots of fabric ,there and one of my favourites was this printed cotton. There was maybe 1 metre in the piece … Continue reading →

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Let’s have Another 2 piece outfit

Posted on January 9, 2024 by suebsewbyme

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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A New Approach

Posted on December 9, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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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Experimenting

Posted on October 24, 2023 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, I bought this fabric because I couldn’t not, it flows beautifully and the colours are wonderful. I bought 1.5 meters to make a top. I then decided to try to use it all zero waste , so I … Continue reading →

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A Fun Experiment

Posted on August 29, 2023 by suebsewbyme

A few weeks ago I was taken by a dear friend to The Sewing Basket at Newington a charity shop that’s chock full of all things craft related, fabric, trims , sewing ,knitting and embroidery , crochet as well , … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Simple Style

Posted on August 8, 2023 by suebsewbyme

I bought this thick cotton fabric from The Sewing Basket in Newington a few years ago the colour just grabbed me. But I needed to think on it before I started making it. I decided on a vintage pattern Vogue … Continue reading →

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A Shacket the ultimate combination of Shirt and Jacket

Posted on July 11, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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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Wiksten tunic /Top /shift

Posted on June 27, 2023 by suebsewbyme

The Wiksten pattern is an easy shape to make and lends itself to self expression easily. I bought the pattern a few years ago and made this linen shift using it. This goes together quickly and makes a good addition … Continue reading →

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