Tag Archives: silk

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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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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The view from here

Posted on November 7, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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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A Tried and True Favourite

Posted on September 18, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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 →

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Silk Chiffon

Posted on August 15, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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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Loving Silk

Posted on July 18, 2023 by suebsewbyme

I bought some ink navy burnout silk chiffon from Pitt Trading a few years ago . It has been in the stash for a while. This was an easy make , even though the fabric did prove a little challenging … Continue reading →

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Silk velvet what’s not to love?

Posted on June 13, 2023 by suebsewbyme

Hi , I bought some silk velvet in a gorgeous green from The Fabric Store a few years ago. I wanted to make a jacket with it . The pattern I used is a vintage vogue one , that I … 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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Tried and True

Posted on May 23, 2023 by suebsewbyme

Hi , I don’t know about you but I tend to repeat patterns or shapes that work for me , particularly with remnants. I love remnants , I find them interesting, leftover fabrics that lend themselves to possibilities.When you are … Continue reading →

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