Tag Archives: Wool

A New Style

Posted on January 21, 2025 by suebsewbyme

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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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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A change of style

Posted on August 22, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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 →

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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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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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Me Made May 2020

Posted on June 7, 2020 by suebsewbyme

I decided to participate in Me Made May  again for  2020. I felt like it gave me something to do a purpose if you will to wear one garment made by me everyday for the month of May. I really … 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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MMMAY 16 Week 2

Posted on May 15, 2016 by suebsewbyme

Left to right top row; 1. Day 8:  StyleArc “Elle” pant, Marcy Tilton V8430 Jacket. 2. Day9: Tessuti “Sydney” Jacket 3. Day 10: Burda Style 2/2015 Pattern 124 top, Shape shape 2 pant/skirt. 4. Day11: Studio Faro   Japan skirt pattern. … Continue reading →

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