by Greenie | Aug 19, 2020 | Dresses for less |
Ruffle Sleeve Top It’s been like forever since I last posted here. Don’t know where to start with the excuses. Covid. Businesses closed. Been volunteering for various causes which have kept me busy. Been a bit miserable. Alcohol and cigarettes ban plus...
by Greenie | Mar 10, 2020 | Dresses for less |
Wilder Gown Am totally and utterly in love with this Wilder Gown Dress. Since I started buying pattern magazines and downloading PDF patterns, I have to say, I’ve had OK results. Usually I have to make the item once – figure out what to do – and then...
by Greenie | Feb 20, 2020 | Dresses for less, Tops |
Ogden Camisole The Ogden Camisole has been hailed on social media as a super pattern. This marvelous creation that sewing bloggers make in multiples. How could I resist? Wish I could say it was a piece of cake to make. I can’t. My first attempt I can probably...
by Greenie | Dec 17, 2019 | Dresses for less |
Unicorn Bag Unicorn Bag Tutorial This Unicorn Bag Tutorial came about as I wanted to make a ‘Thank You’ gift for someone who is frankly obsessed with unicorns. It’s surprisingly easy to make. Here’s how. You need: – canvas or firm fabric...
by Greenie | Nov 11, 2019 | Dresses for less |
DIY Tote Bag DIY Tote Bag This simple DIY tote bag comes from – this – tutorial. Have made a few of them in different colours using left-over fabric. Love, love, love them. With the silver one I had to use some iron-on interfacing as the fabric was a bit...
by Greenie | Sep 5, 2019 | Dresses for less, Other |
Using up Left Over Fabric Using up Left Over Fabric It’s always so satisfying when I use up left over fabric. This is a nice firm piece of curtaining which I used to make – curtains – and – a laundry bag. It’s really easy to make a phone...
by Greenie | Sep 5, 2019 | Dresses for less, Tops |
Wilder Gown Top Wilder Gown Top I’ve been wanting to make a Wilder Gown for a while. They look so romatic in a thoroughly contemporary way. This was my first attempt to make a Wilder Gown. I made a mistake and cut the bodice part too long, so it became a Wilder...
by Greenie | Sep 5, 2019 | Dresses for less, Jackets |
Kochi Jacket Kochi Jacket This is my second Kochi Jacket. What I love about this Kochi pattern – from the Friday Pattern Company – is how the look and feel of the jacket varies considerably depending on the fabric you use. It’s so versatile. This...
by Greenie | Aug 7, 2019 | Dresses, Dresses for less |
Simple Summer Dress Simple Summer Dress This Simple Summer Dress can multi task as a dress or a maxi skirt. Have made this style a good few times in different fabrics. See a version – here. You can make it more or less gathered. And in a lighter or heavier...
by Greenie | Jul 30, 2019 | Dresses for less, Jackets |
Kochi Jacket Kochi Jacket 1 I’ve been wanting to make this Kochi Jacket for a long, long time. The pics on Instagram always look so good no matter what weight or drape of fabric is used. It’s very similar to my free sewing pattern – see that here...
