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Category: Sewing

Sewing A ‘Knock Out’ Dress

When I came across Tilly and The Buttons patterns the Etta Dress jumped out at me, the lemon print on the sample and the elegant cut of the pattern truly make this dress, as the title of the online class suggests,  ‘a knock out’.    Like most beginner sewists, I was pretty set on making myself an… Read More Sewing A ‘Knock Out’ Dress

Jul 17, 2018May 30, 2019 claireingramLeave a comment

British Heart Foundation The Big Stitch Campaign

The British Heart Foundation’s Big Stitch Campaign encourages style savvy shoppers to put their sewing skills to good use and personalise an item found in one of their shops. To take part in the competition you need to post a photo of the refashioned make during the 1st-15th July, giving you a chance of win return… Read More British Heart Foundation The Big Stitch Campaign

Jul 14, 2018May 30, 2019 claireingram1 Comment

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Bookending my day wearing my favourite recent make ‘The Glammies’ 💁🏻‍♀️ aka the @closetcase.patterns Carolyn Pyjamas in this gorgeous cotton satin fabric from @lamazifabrics. Buttons and piping from @minervadotcom . . . They took me ages to make, in 25 minute bursts in between everything else, was it worth it? absolutely. I’d seen a lot of grandad style pyjamas on the high street but all the ones within my budget were all synthetic fabrics and no one want to sleep in that. . . . . Walter breaking all the rules or maybe he’s making them 🤔😳🤦🏻‍♀️ . . I’m currently reading Fashionoplis after hearing Sir Charlie Gladstone mention it on the @conversationsofinspiration podcast. Highly recommend it if you’re interested in getting dressed with intention. I’m looking for a great book on cottage industry if anyone can recommend anything worth reading? . . . #carolynpyjamas #imademyclothes #lamazifabrics #glammies #stylishhomevibes #pyjamas #millenialsewing #slowfashion #wear30 #dresswithintention #slowliving #imademyclothes #whomadeyourclothes #imadethis #dogsofinstagram #borderterriersofinstagram
Wash. Rinse. Repeat. . . Washable cotton pads. Made from excess fashion fabric that would otherwise end up in landfill. Made by me 🙌🏻 . . A week's supply of these reusable cotton round can be used just like the throw away alternative to cleanse your skin or remove make up. . . Once you've used both sides of all seven, place them in the cotton bag, tie the bag up and machine wash with your whites. . . . These are ideal for individuals who want to cut down on one-time use items and non-recyclable waste. . . . Repurposed, to be re-loved time and time again. . . #closedloop #closedloopsystem #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #slowliving #reducereuserecycle #deadstockfabric #madeintheuk #madebyme #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #etsymanchester
Pulled out last year’s @sewoveritlondon Chloe coat for the first time this autumn and still love it 🍂 . . . After watching @bbc ‘love in the countryside’ (yep, lambs and a love story what’s not to love 🤷🏻‍♀️) I developed serious tailoring lust for tailored jackets, with waterproof trousers for the ultimate in county chic. 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 . . . In the meantime the hunt continues for some oil cloth for a Barbour inspired jacket, but not until I’ve sewn through my current fabric stash 👊🏻 . . . Sad to be missing @theknittingandstitchingshows in Ally Pally this weekend. Instead I’m looking forward to a sew Saturday and making a dent on some personal projects this afternoon. ✂️💃🏻 . . . #imademyclothes #rewear #rewaring #rewareandshare #sustainablesewing #slowfashion #hygee #slowliving #slowlivingforlife #millenialsewing #soichloecoat
Is it ever @justacard ? This year I made a pledge to myself to mark milestones with a card, because I love being on the receiving end of a letter that’s not a bill 🤦🏻‍♀️ so far I’ve kept it up, 🤞🏻sometimes late 🤦🏻‍♀️ but @idahoaltrincham has a collection of @riflepaperco cards for every occasion. . . But where I can I try and send a hand drawn card because it is always better when you’ve made it yourself. ✍🏻 . . . . #made #imadethat #makersgottomake #justacard #justacardcampaign #illustration #penandink #uketsyseller #etsymanchester #petportrait #slowliving #simplepleasures #handwrittennotes
Totally dropped off @newcrafthouse #sewyourselfsustainable challenge as i was away on holidays. But should you spend time making DIY basics?? Absolutely. . . Invest time making something you know you’ll wear time and time again. ✅Great fabric. ✅ Great cut. ✅ . . . The plain white t a tricky beast to crack, but this organic off white cotton jersey from @stoffstil is so super soft and has washed so well. . . . I used the @sewoveritlondon Bilbery pattern from the stitch school. As I’m predominantly self taught at sewing, I’m always looking for new ways to improve my skills. As a @sewoveritlondon pattern insider I was given the chance to try out the stitch school and jumped at the chance to improve my skills, from home. . . I’ve made jersey T-shirt’s before but this class shows you how to put a neck band in on the flat ✅ the only way to go from now on for a professional finish ✅ . . I sized up a couple of sizes for an over sized fit. There’s a few options for the neck line so it’s set to be a true tried and tested pattern. . . The stitch school is a great resource if you’re like me and like to go at your own pace 🐌 and are always looking for new ways to improve your skills. 🤓 . . Husbands photography skills, still room for improvement but who knew too much sun in East Yorkshire would be causing a problem, maybe it is true what they say, it’s never dull in Hull ☀️ . . . #sewoverit #soistitchschool #slowfashion #imadeitmyself #30wears #soibilbery #patterninsider #staycation #sustainablefashion #gifted #thismorningwithyouhavingcoffee
So happy to share that @onesmallstep.uk are now stocking washable cotton pads and laundry bags made by me. 🙌🏻 . . . I got so much interest when I shared what I made from scraps of fabric that was just too beautiful to put in the bin. But then I realised that not every house hold has a scrap fabric bin hiding under (taking over) there desk. So I rescued the scrap and made them into something new. . . . If you’re like me and want to look after your skin, 🧖🏻‍♀️and do your bit for the planet, you can cleanse and tone your skin knowing your cotton pad comes from a sustainable source and can be washed time and time again. . . The little laundry bags mean they won’t go walkies with all the odd socks in your life. . . Get yourself down to Alty market to pick them up and if you’re not local tag your local zero waste shop in the comments 🙏🏻 . . . #washandrepeat #makersgottomake #sustainableliving #theresnoplanetb #altrinchammarket #slowliving #slowliving_create #reloved #reducereuserecycle #buylocal

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Bookending my day wearing my favourite recent make ‘The Glammies’ 💁🏻‍♀️ aka the @closetcase.patterns Carolyn Pyjamas in this gorgeous cotton satin fabric from @lamazifabrics. Buttons and piping from @minervadotcom . . . They took me ages to make, in 25 minute bursts in between everything else, was it worth it? absolutely. I’d seen a lot of grandad style pyjamas on the high street but all the ones within my budget were all synthetic fabrics and no one want to sleep in that. . . . . Walter breaking all the rules or maybe he’s making them 🤔😳🤦🏻‍♀️ . . I’m currently reading Fashionoplis after hearing Sir Charlie Gladstone mention it on the @conversationsofinspiration podcast. Highly recommend it if you’re interested in getting dressed with intention. I’m looking for a great book on cottage industry if anyone can recommend anything worth reading? . . . #carolynpyjamas #imademyclothes #lamazifabrics #glammies #stylishhomevibes #pyjamas #millenialsewing #slowfashion #wear30 #dresswithintention #slowliving #imademyclothes #whomadeyourclothes #imadethis #dogsofinstagram #borderterriersofinstagram
Wash. Rinse. Repeat. . . Washable cotton pads. Made from excess fashion fabric that would otherwise end up in landfill. Made by me 🙌🏻 . . A week's supply of these reusable cotton round can be used just like the throw away alternative to cleanse your skin or remove make up. . . Once you've used both sides of all seven, place them in the cotton bag, tie the bag up and machine wash with your whites. . . . These are ideal for individuals who want to cut down on one-time use items and non-recyclable waste. . . . Repurposed, to be re-loved time and time again. . . #closedloop #closedloopsystem #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #slowliving #reducereuserecycle #deadstockfabric #madeintheuk #madebyme #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #etsymanchester
Pulled out last year’s @sewoveritlondon Chloe coat for the first time this autumn and still love it 🍂 . . . After watching @bbc ‘love in the countryside’ (yep, lambs and a love story what’s not to love 🤷🏻‍♀️) I developed serious tailoring lust for tailored jackets, with waterproof trousers for the ultimate in county chic. 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 . . . In the meantime the hunt continues for some oil cloth for a Barbour inspired jacket, but not until I’ve sewn through my current fabric stash 👊🏻 . . . Sad to be missing @theknittingandstitchingshows in Ally Pally this weekend. Instead I’m looking forward to a sew Saturday and making a dent on some personal projects this afternoon. ✂️💃🏻 . . . #imademyclothes #rewear #rewaring #rewareandshare #sustainablesewing #slowfashion #hygee #slowliving #slowlivingforlife #millenialsewing #soichloecoat
Is it ever @justacard ? This year I made a pledge to myself to mark milestones with a card, because I love being on the receiving end of a letter that’s not a bill 🤦🏻‍♀️ so far I’ve kept it up, 🤞🏻sometimes late 🤦🏻‍♀️ but @idahoaltrincham has a collection of @riflepaperco cards for every occasion. . . But where I can I try and send a hand drawn card because it is always better when you’ve made it yourself. ✍🏻 . . . . #made #imadethat #makersgottomake #justacard #justacardcampaign #illustration #penandink #uketsyseller #etsymanchester #petportrait #slowliving #simplepleasures #handwrittennotes
Totally dropped off @newcrafthouse #sewyourselfsustainable challenge as i was away on holidays. But should you spend time making DIY basics?? Absolutely. . . Invest time making something you know you’ll wear time and time again. ✅Great fabric. ✅ Great cut. ✅ . . . The plain white t a tricky beast to crack, but this organic off white cotton jersey from @stoffstil is so super soft and has washed so well. . . . I used the @sewoveritlondon Bilbery pattern from the stitch school. As I’m predominantly self taught at sewing, I’m always looking for new ways to improve my skills. As a @sewoveritlondon pattern insider I was given the chance to try out the stitch school and jumped at the chance to improve my skills, from home. . . I’ve made jersey T-shirt’s before but this class shows you how to put a neck band in on the flat ✅ the only way to go from now on for a professional finish ✅ . . I sized up a couple of sizes for an over sized fit. There’s a few options for the neck line so it’s set to be a true tried and tested pattern. . . The stitch school is a great resource if you’re like me and like to go at your own pace 🐌 and are always looking for new ways to improve your skills. 🤓 . . Husbands photography skills, still room for improvement but who knew too much sun in East Yorkshire would be causing a problem, maybe it is true what they say, it’s never dull in Hull ☀️ . . . #sewoverit #soistitchschool #slowfashion #imadeitmyself #30wears #soibilbery #patterninsider #staycation #sustainablefashion #gifted #thismorningwithyouhavingcoffee
So happy to share that @onesmallstep.uk are now stocking washable cotton pads and laundry bags made by me. 🙌🏻 . . . I got so much interest when I shared what I made from scraps of fabric that was just too beautiful to put in the bin. But then I realised that not every house hold has a scrap fabric bin hiding under (taking over) there desk. So I rescued the scrap and made them into something new. . . . If you’re like me and want to look after your skin, 🧖🏻‍♀️and do your bit for the planet, you can cleanse and tone your skin knowing your cotton pad comes from a sustainable source and can be washed time and time again. . . The little laundry bags mean they won’t go walkies with all the odd socks in your life. . . Get yourself down to Alty market to pick them up and if you’re not local tag your local zero waste shop in the comments 🙏🏻 . . . #washandrepeat #makersgottomake #sustainableliving #theresnoplanetb #altrinchammarket #slowliving #slowliving_create #reloved #reducereuserecycle #buylocal
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