Tag Archives: remnant

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 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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Another day in ALS world

Posted on November 21, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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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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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Sequin Pivot

Posted on June 6, 2023 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, This garment was started about 5 years ago , really a lifetime when I loved my life. I had originally cut a skirt and bomber jacket from this gorgeous blue black sequin fabric. I don’t recall where I … Continue reading →

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Stash buster and Zero Waste

Posted on May 16, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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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