Stil Patterns

While on holidays this Summer, I came across these fabulous vintage patterns. Both by the name of Stil. They have instructions in both Finnish & Swedish, thankfully they have amazing detailed drawings of each step, cos I dont speak either Finnish or Swedish.

The first pattern is a cute halterneck dress, which i will make for next Summer.

Its in my size and was only 50c, why I didnt buy more I dont know.

The second pattern is for a really cute dress, that I plan to start very very soon.

I especially like the neckline and view A.
On that same trip I bought this gorgeous fabric for 2 euro. I have a sneaky feeling it might be rayon. Although I am not sure.

But before any of that sewing takes place I really need to sort out my garden, to say its a mess is an umderstatement!!

No we didnt get hit with a hurricane, just digging up all the hedges that died after last winters snow. Will post some more sewing pictures soon.

I'm Back

Boy did I miss blogging while I've been away.

But I'm back now and ready to start lots and lots of sewing for my next market. Will keep you posted on what I've been making. In the meantime keep the faith.

Dress a Girl Around the World

I made some pillowcase dresses for The Dress a Girl for Charity. The lovely Louise over at Sew Scrumptous is asking for people to make and donate dresses for little girls in need.

The tutorial can be found here. They come together so quickly, the hardest part is if you decide to make your own bias binding.

So if you have time or the inclination do go check out the above link.

Days 4, 5 & 6 Photo Challenge

All 3 days together again, I am bold?

Day 4- Green

Well its a picture of this weird plant that is slowly taking over my garden. Its very tropical looking I think...

Day 5- From a high angle

This time its my coriander, its actually growing nicely and I love the taste and smell of it.

Day 6- From a low angle

I thought it would be nice to take a picture from a dogs eye view. So this is how Mazy sees the world.

30-Day Photo Challenge

Hi, I am taking part in a 30 day photo challenge over at White Peach Photography. You can find the details here. Basically you take a picture every day for the month of June. There is a different theme for each day. Its already on Day 3 now, so I am combining the first 3 days.

Here goes then Day 1- self portrait. I hate taking pictures of myself, this was taken in the garden in full sun. I like the shadow.

Day 2-What I wore today. Its a blouse I made using a vintage pattern and some yellow gingham ( a sheet) I had lying around. I lenghtened the top into a tunic, and I'm wearing my jeans again.

Day 3- Clouds

Believe it or not there are no clouds in the sky today, its a miracle. So I took a picture of these flowers in my garden. They kind of look cloud like with the sky in the background?

And there is a Flickr group set up here. This is going to be fun. Hope I can do all 30 days.

New Tops

This week I made myself 2 Summer tops. Both from Burdastyle, the first is a pattern for a cami top. I used an Ikea duvet cover for this. Not crazy about the colour, but it was cheap!!

I did not add the elastic under the bust cos I like it better to hang loose.

I like how it turned out, now we just need some more warm weather.

The second top is this great free pattern from Burdastyle again, found here. I love this pattern I love how it drapes.

I used a vintage sheet to make it, washed of course. And I also used fold over elastic for the neck line.

I will definately be making more of this one, its such an easy shape to wear.

Happy weekend.

Harem Pants

I love harem pants on kiddies, and I found a great pattern on Burdastyle on how to draft a pair for yourself or your little one. You can find the link here.

I used a light cotton non stretch fabric.

I added some extra width to the waist and bottom cuffs, as the fabric was not stretchy.

These are super easy to make and super comfy to wear.

Also great for jumping in. What do you think of harem pants, good for adults or just kiddies?