tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86913425110634497422024-03-06T13:16:03.387+12:00sew far sew goodcharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691342511063449742.post-82499221724811410542016-05-07T23:22:00.001+11:002016-05-07T23:22:42.346+11:00<h2>
<u>A Laurel Top (with a few silly mistakes)</u></h2>
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I have been really enjoying Me Made May, loving the instagrams! As I have not done allot of sewing I feel I have little to contribute, although it has highlighted to me that us sewers wear our clothes for years! Pretty dresses and made to fit clothing seems to hold the test of time, and that is why most of my items will be a few years old. Until today that is!</div>
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Yep, the MMM16 has spurred me on to get making a thing or two (well actually only one at the moment). I rather swiftly have made a Colette Laurel, with yes a few silly mistakes.</div>
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I made this in a morning, having spent an evening cutting the pattern out. As the fabric is floaty I thought I would ditch the zip, I thought it unnecessary. I also used bought bias binding which was a god send. Over all I like the now top! Yes here are the mistakes, I cut out the pattern a size or maybe two sizes to big, didn't check and had to make some adjustments at the end. During this fiddling around I cut to close to the stitching having to mend a not even worn top, and finally it was the dress version which I shortened and yes I shortened further than I planned, so a top I have. But all in all I am still pleased with the over all look.<br />
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And this is what it looks like in real life, wanting to be in the garden but having to layer up!<br />
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gardening and lots of it! Loving that we already have a harvest and looking forward planting sweet potato and new zeland yams!<br />
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Also I've been jogging, and although I look like a beetroot it was beautiful.<br />
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And Arthur has lost a tooth and is looking rather gappy and waiting for the tooth fairy.<br />
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I hope you are enjoying your week and Me Made May.<br />
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<u>Phoebe dress (that co-insides with Me-Made May 16)</u></h2>
It has been a little while since my last post, longer since completing any makes of any description. But today I would like to share this lovely lovely (can you tell I'm pleased with it) dress. I started this back in January, I did in my deference make Phoebe version 1 and 2, it just took longer than planned to finish both.<br />
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So here we are Phoebe Dress by Colette Patterns.<br />
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I have to say this style is just right for me, it was also complex and easy enough just enough so I felt challenged yet pleased with the results. I also really like the fabric and the fact it can be dressed up or down (more down on a daily basis)<br />
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<u>My Makes Low Down</u><br />
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To improve on : button holes, I manged them but my buttons don't fit all the holes. As I had manged so much with the rest of the dress I didn't want to change it to much and ruin it.<br />
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Didn't go to plan : timing really, but I got there in the end. and the button hole thing!<br />
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What I love about it : it is fitted but casual enough to wear daily.<br />
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Would I make it again : oh Yes!<br />
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This co-insides perfectly with Me-Made May 2016. I have not taken part in the last few years but I am looking forward to it. There is always so much excitement around may and <a href="http://frame.bloglovin.com/?post=4855802608&blog=1310539" target="_blank">Zoe</a> has made it a wonder annual event. So here I go with me personal pledge.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"> 'I, Charlotte of sew far sew good, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '16. I endeavor to wear clothes that I have made myself for each weekend for the duration of May 2016'</span></span></i></b><br />
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">I have also been following a really interesting blog on less waste, which I know the sewing blogs hold dear to your heart. Jen from </span></span><a href="http://mymakedoandmendlife.com/about/" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" target="_blank">make do and mend life</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"> has been a beacon to all of us. Jen has also challenging us to mend rather than throw away, I will also be trying my best to follow along.</span></span></b><br />
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On the first day of this challenge is, Show me and my mending, and very simply I keep it in a pile!!! I now hope to be shamed enough to actually do something about it.<br />
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Finally I have been following these <a href="http://learn.wearewildness.com/" target="_blank">guys</a> on Instagram, I find them so inspiring, being a girl of nature. Therefore if crafting and family isn't enough I have set yet another challenge. Re wild yourself 30 days challenge. I hope to push the boundaries of weather and after work sit down!<br />
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I feel there has been a lot to say, maybe that is trying to put to much into a post, more regular blogging would probably be advised. I hope you are all having a lovely weekend.charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691342511063449742.post-3377531655159674242016-03-21T02:28:00.000+11:002016-03-21T02:28:58.501+11:00<h2>
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Well what a week! For some moments of it I have been loving the full surge of spring, with all the inspiration and energy to start putting plans into place. Oh but then put on the breaks!!!! Yep feels like winter is back this weekend and down goes the energy, and a few disasters.</div>
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Yep #vintagepledge2016 the 80's never looked so cool. But sadly I am not so skilled at using my overlocker and many many wrong turns (or the fact that I am unable to make turns any other direction than a straight line) meant I ended up with this no sleeve, no hems, really poor top that I will never wear! It has made me slightly afraid of my over locker and returning to my sewing machine felt so lovely and secure, I never want to let it go! </div>
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Sunday bought the first day of spring and it is cold! We still went for a great walk, getting a good move on trying to catch up with Arthur on his bike.</div>
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Other lovely things include buying a chair with plans to upcycle (oneday), starting a new pair of leg warmers and watching a great film, and wow it is based on a real story, and I am in love with <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.12px;">Matthias Schoenaerts forever (also in Far from the madding crowd) Wendy from</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.12px;"> <a href="http://thebutterflybalcony.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Butterfly Balcony</a></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.12px;"> I thought of you! I'm such a sucker for a love story, but the clothes had me captivated too.</span></span></span><br />
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I have just had the most wonderful weekend! It was extremely busy and I am so tired now but I had the best time. As if this was not enough in its own right I went to the knitting and stitching show at Olympia. It was a shopping fest but we also got to meet some of the best sewing stars. <a href="http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/" target="_blank">Tilly</a> and the Buttons had a stall helping was <a href="http://www.guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog" target="_blank">Lauren Guthrie</a>, who was just lovely, petite bubbly and so happy to chat. Next we saw Frances Tobin of<a href="https://themakersatelier.com/gallery" target="_blank"> The Makers Ateliers</a>, her simple items were made in such beautiful fabric and her ultimate pencil skirt in all sequins was beautiful. But the best by far was Lisa Comfort from <a href="http://sewoverit.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sew over it</a>, she was awesome! In fact I got rather star struck and felt to embarrassed to take a photo (gosh i am so British at times!). What can I say about this lovely lovely lady, she spent time going through her patterns, she had time to talk about the blog and even thanked us for following. We couldn't help but buy three patterns between us. I have to say seeing the patterns made up, I was really impressed, I think they are now my favorite.</div>
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As it was also mothers day and I was away from home spoiling my own mummy I was kindly treated by my daddy who took us to a fabulous fish restaurant from breakfast in Royal Tonbridge wells (luckily just around the corner from my parents house)</div>
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It has been great, and even though I took a day off work to recover I still feel like so tired. I think driving for four hours to get home after late nights and busy day may have something to do with it. With a few good night sleeps I will be ready to start making, and I have enough to keep going for at least a year! </div>
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For as long as I can remember I have had a longing to be a knitter, someone that can actually wear what they have crafted. To be honest though I really don't have much in the way of confidence, or skills. Like most though I ease my knitting desires into a<a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/cepowellbrooks/knitting/" target="_blank"> pinterest</a> board, and that is where I found this beauty.</div>
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Now as you can see this is just a combination of squares, which is just as well as there is not a pattern but a little picture with measurements from a<a href="http://bycila.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/lattstickad-troja.html" target="_blank"> Cila</a>. I decided to make this a guide and make a shortened version without such a long cowl neck.<br />
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I frantically managed to knit and put together in one weekend using a super chunky yarn. I love it, its warm and cosy, so good for layering up. I enjoyed the knitting process, my desire to learn more skills has gone up a notch. Overall a good weekends work.</div>
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1. to improve on : I think the shoulders are a little wide, they are almost a mini sleeve, so you could shorten or lengthen .</div>
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2. didn't go to plan : the neck line, needs to be either longer to turn over or shorter to stand alone.</div>
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3. what do I love about it : its ease, its warm, it was fun !</div>
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charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691342511063449742.post-12263989546899480332016-02-25T07:23:00.000+11:002016-02-25T07:23:36.164+11:00<h2>
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I very loosely took part in the phoebe sew along. What I actually did, I bought the pattern when it came out got very excited about joining in with others, even cut the pattern out in time, and then, well timing went a little wayward! But the long and short is I have my first finished garment of the year.</div>
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I have really enjoyed my time making this dress, it completely reminded me why I like to make clothes.<br />
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I really made an effort with matching seams and lots of ironing (in truth I have been known to be quiet slap dash) I feel proud of my new sewing efforts. I was also rather pleased with the lining of the bodice.<br />
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One of my happiest moments have been using my beloved vintage fabric that in the past I have been to afraid to cut into. This has been apart of my<a href="http://www.astitchingodyssey.com/2016/01/sign-up-to-vintagepledge-2016.html" target="_blank"> vintage pledge</a>, next to tackle vintage patterns.</div>
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This lovely pattern has given me a dressmaking boost! I am happy with my new dress and keen to finish the version 1 that I have already have cut out!</div>
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A short but sweet post on the testament of love, and a love of making. I made Mr PB a felted heart display, hand crafted with love in time that gives space for dreams and moments of gratitude for our little life. </div>
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I thought I would try to plan a realistic list that would be true to what I actually need. I thought the best way to learn more about myself would be to follow the Wardrobe Architect by Colette as many others had felt it to be beneficial.What I actually found was I already know myself and the enjoyment I get from sewing is the change to break the mold be more creative, so I didn't continue with the project.</div>
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My list is fairly straight forward, although I know I will spend less and less time making things in the summer months. Also very important to me is that I love my jeans and if I can get clothing to mix and match then I would be onto a winner, therefore sewing tops will be the thing for 2016.</div>
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This is a lovely free pattern, long been on my wish list<br />
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A great little top from the Guthrie selection, I'm lucky enough to have a free pattern from a sewing magazine<br />
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To be fair life has been busy this year I have completed my personal trainers course followed by exercise specialist in cancer rehab, so a big year for work. As much as I loved it, and have noticed how I miss opportunity to be creative. So here I go again.......................................</div>
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We all have a few projects that we never really get round to finishing, on the dressmaking scene its labelled a UFO! I tend to find my other crafting projects take their time, mainly because I'm not in any rush to complete, I spend time crafting as a luxury moment, or there is just something about the doing and not completing or is it the fact they are huge projects that will obviously take a lifetime to complete.</div>
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I adore crochet, I have my<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/cepowellbrooks/i-would-like-to-learn-to-crochet/" target="_blank"> board</a> to collect inspiration, and that's as far as I often get but it doesn't stop me from appreciating all of those other beautiful color yarns of wonder. </div>
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So with a quick whiz through my weekend before I go off to plant my broad bean and tomato seeds, this is what I have been up to</div>
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With blue sky's and the promise of spring we ventured round Burrow reservoir. It felt like a real treat since last autumn Arthur has grown enough to manage a real stomp! To get out and about, forest bathing just lifted our spirits. We totally wore out Arthur and the dog.</div>
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OK, I know I'm not really a sewing bee contestant but every time I watch it I feel like I am! So drawn into the excitement, the thrill has not diminished a fraction since the first series. In fact I think the sewing tasks each week are really challenging, and for this reason I know that sewing under pressure would never actually be my thing!</div>
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Patrick and May would have been so proud of my slippery fabric choice and the time I took to match it all up. I was (in my head) going to be garment of the week winner with this one, beautiful french seams, perfect hemming. By far my best make yet...........................................................</div>
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So I have had this fabric knocking around for sometime, planning to make these very aprons about two christmas' ago. Well better late than never, and a little pom pom edging, I was surprised on how hard the wiggly little stuff was, but worth the end product.</div>
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Secondly I wanted to share a real find. As you may remember I do love my yoga, and getting a chance to practice at home and finding a class online that you like isn't always that easy, or cheap. But look at this, 30 days of yoga, free, suitable for all levels, fun, not too long. I recommend giving it a go, you may surprise yourself!<br />
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I have come to realize that my making life seems to have come full circle. As a child I was encouraged to make, we made presents and creativity was high on my list. I moved onto making things for my home, gardening and lots of other interests. I found a love for dressmaking, and that was when I started blogging, such a community and vibrant people with such cool ideas.</div>
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Just to prove my making days are not over here is my lovely warm cowl I made over Christmas!</div>
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charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691342511063449742.post-90343846393443285942015-01-04T03:39:00.000+11:302015-01-04T03:40:32.556+11:30<h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">It was November 2013 since my last post. I found that just a sewing blog did not cover all my loves, hopes and dreams. I intended to make a journal for 2014, but obviously did not. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Therefore I have returned in a new simple look, that hopefully sum up my lifestyle.</span></div>
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I felt this was a perfect picture to sum up the start of 2015. totally unabashed with colour and confidence, bold and beautiful. That should be my mantra for this year.</div>
charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691342511063449742.post-80151169607926124972013-11-18T07:26:00.000+11:302013-11-18T07:26:20.687+11:30sewing kits<br />
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Sewing kits, how do you feel about them? I use to be of the mindset that they are for children, and expensive, why with only a little effort I could make my own version at a fraction of the price. But as you may of guessed I have been changing my mind, have less time to source fabrics and designing and lets face it not making the effort I have come round to the idea of a nice sewing kit.<br />
So here are few of my favourites<br />
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Felix the fox in my stash awaiting to be made up! <br />
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Far from a children's selection I would say. So in this little bunch of sewing kit eye candy holds my next make for the lovely sew tiny project. Diane at Marguerite designs <a href="http://margueritedesigns.blogspot.co.uk/">http://margueritedesigns.blogspot.co.uk</a> has thought a fantastic plan to show case some of our slower sewing. You are all welcome to join in too.<br />
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oh and any thoughts on sewing kits for yourselves?<br />
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