Just before the first Melbourne COVID19 lockdown, we moved. It was great timing – before the tight rules on social distancing made it all a little more nightmarish. It was lousy timing – we’d imagined a family&friends-friendly home with its pool table, spa and lawn. A lawn! In the Hills. Rare.
Then, of course, the lockdown. Which forced us all back on our resources. Craftily, my own survive-the-apocalypse stash had survived my husband’s attempts to minimalise.
Enter the sewing splurge….
Pattern: Dove Blouse by Megan Nielsen
Made before? This was technically the first time I made it, although I didn’t finish it until after I’d made this version, and I’ve also made a version for my sister.
Will make again? yes, I’d like to try this hack again, and maybe without the bell sleeves.
Adjustments? I hacked this to have pintucks on either side of the CF seam.
Inspiration: Check out some of my inspiration here.
Fabric: Bee Print Cotton Poplin from Minerva Crafts Continue reading
Pattern: Kielo Wrap Dress by Named Clothing
Made before? Yes, a short version you can see here.
Will make again? Already have the fabric!
Fabric: Rayon jersey from Spotlight Continue reading
Pattern: Kielo Wrap Dress by Named Clothing
Made before? This was my first attempt!
Will make again? Yes, but a long version
Adjustments? I originally made this full length but then cropped it short, and added splits to the side & back seams. I also faced the bodice.
Inspiration: check out my pinterest board
Fabric: ‘layered leaves’ crepe from Minerva Crafts
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Pattern: Sallie Jumpsuit by Closet Case Files
Made Before? I tried…but that’s a story for a different blog post
Will Make Again? Yes
Adjustments: I followed the tutorial Heather Lou wrote on hacking the jumpsuit into a romper, and omitted the pockets because I felt they’d be too bulky.
Fabric: knit from Darn Cheap Fabrics, it has a bit of a spongey texture to it but I’m not sure of the composition
Inspiration: check out my pinterest board Continue reading
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