Tag Archives: Winter

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 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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Made with Love ❤️

Posted on July 25, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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

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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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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A Warm Hug

Posted on April 18, 2023 by suebsewbyme

I purchased the fabric for this make from Chic Fabrique a small fabric store on the central coast in NSW . This store is a treasure trove of beautiful fabrics I thoroughly recommend you visit if you can . I … Continue reading →

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Me Made May 2020 part 2

Posted on June 8, 2020 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, I needed to break up the me made may post just because of the sheer volume of information  and  of time involved.  I am not a fan of hours in front of a screen , so  I needed … Continue reading →

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I Love V8430

Posted on September 2, 2016 by suebsewbyme

This Marcy Tilton design  has been so versatile that I have made 4 jackets from this pattern. The first one I made was a little evening jacket. I used this fabric a black and silver lace like fabric.   This … Continue reading →

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Burda Style Winter Culottes

Posted on August 5, 2015 by suebsewbyme

I picked up this 12/2014 edition of the Burda Style magazine a little while ago. As our Winter is upon us now, I felt I would do my take on the culottes featured. Here is how they suggested they be … Continue reading →

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