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Autumn colours

Posted on November 18, 2019 by nelnanandnora

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Sewing dresses has become appealing again now that I have a clearer idea of what I like to wear and what the gaps are in my wardrobe. It feels as if I’ve not made much other than activewear and bras … Continue reading →

Posted in Pattern Review, Uncategorized Tagged autumn, Deer and Doe, dress, dressmaking, handmade wardrobe, midi dress, Myosotis

Slow, slow, quick, quick, sew

Posted on June 29, 2019 by nelnanandnora

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We’ve had weeks of grey, wet and cool weather and it seemed as if summer was far off. Sewing this dress slowed down accordingly as it just wasn’t going to be worn much. However this week, it’s changed. We’ve not … Continue reading →

Posted in Pattern Review, Sewing Tagged Avid Seamstress, dress, dressmaking, handmade wardrobe, Sewing, summer

Simple patterns and tricky fabrics

Posted on November 4, 2018 by nelnanandnora

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How do you find inspiration for a creative project? In this case it was a slow process. I had found some fabulous satin in a colour I can only describe as slate. It’s a dark grey/ navy/ purple that looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Pattern Review, Sewing Tagged autumn, dress, dressmakinng, garment sewing, handmade wardrobe, Opian Geneve, party dress, winter

The making of a prom dress

Posted on July 5, 2018 by nelnanandnora

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A few years ago, I was making for others on a regular basis. It is intensive and demanding work and can be frustrating but also incredibly rewarding, so I’m more careful about what I take on. In the spring of … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged dress, handmade, prom dress, silk, summer, turquoise

Fabric from afar

Posted on May 12, 2018 by nelnanandnora

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I’m always a little hesitant when I receive a message from someone I don’t know but this was a lovely surprise! Vishruti from Fibers to Fabric contacted me via Instagram a few weeks ago, asking whether I’d be interested in … Continue reading →

Posted in Product review, Sewing Tagged dress, dressmaking, handmade wardrobe, Product review, spring, summer

Velvet dresses

Posted on December 13, 2017 by nelnanandnora

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We have found that each of the four of us has a distinct colour palette, which makes fabric shopping much easier! The Smaller Small likes pink, peach and purple whereas the Big Small – like me – veers towards greens, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's clothing, Pattern Review, Sewing Tagged Christmas, dress, dressmaking, handmade, handmade wardrobe, Sewing for children, Velvet

Named Clothing Gemma Maxi Dress

Posted on October 19, 2017 by nelnanandnora

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As soon as I saw this pattern in the new Earth Science collection from Named Clothing, I fell for it. The combination of the fabric colour and texture in the original photo and the unusual construction drew my eye. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Pattern Review, Sewing Tagged autumn, dress, dressmaking, handmade wardrobe, Pattern Review, Velvet, winter

Letting the fabric speak

Posted on October 13, 2017 by nelnanandnora

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It’s such a blessing to have good local fabric shops! You’ve probably heard me talk about The Shuttle before. It’s a treasure trove of fabric that’s just a few miles from where we live (a long walk or short car/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Pattern Review, Sewing Tagged autumn, dress, dressmaking, handmade wardrobe, winter

Pattern Review: Solange Dress

Posted on October 9, 2017 by nelnanandnora

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I first discovered the Belgian sewing magazine La Maison Victor three years ago, on the shelf of a French supermarket.  I was drawn to both the styling and the wide variety of patterns that was included. The arrival this summer of … Continue reading →

Posted in Pattern Review, Sewing Tagged autumn, blue, dress, handmade wardrobe, La Maison Victor, Pattern Review

#Sewmystyle April: Sew House Seven Bridgetown Dress

Posted on April 12, 2017 by nelnanandnora

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We had a busy few days last week, which saw the start of our girls’ school Easter holidays, so I focused my creative efforts on just a couple of projects (a crocheted llama and party dress). By Sunday I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Pattern Review, SewMyStyle Tagged blue, dress, dressmaking, handmade wardrobe, Sew House Seven, Sew Over It, SewMyStyle, silk, viscose

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