by Emmely | Mar 29, 2014 | Finished project, Sewing
To make a long story (not even that) short, this t-shirt is an excellent example of what happens when I: Decide to use a 65cm long, 1.5m wide piece of fabric to make a ¾ or long sleeved t-shirt. People, this doesn’t fit unless you are a child or possibly when you wore...
by Emmely | Mar 23, 2014 | Finished project, Sewing
I could do with some new t-shirts to replace some old and worn ones and since I am very happy with the fit of the Lady Skater dress I decided to turn the bodice into a t-shirt pattern. The shoulder seam tends to shift backwards when I wear my Lady Skater dress so I...
by Emmely | Mar 16, 2014 | Sewing, Tutorial, Uncategorized
Ali asked if I could do a tutorial on how I constructed the zipper pocket in the lining of my It’s all about the zippers bag and here it is! I incorporate this type of pocket in nearly every bag I make nowadays. It can be used on the outside and in the lining. It is...
by Emmely | Mar 7, 2014 | Finished project, Sewing, Uncategorized
After my first self-drafted A-line skirt was such a success I simply had to make another one. I used the same basic pattern and adapted it so that it features a waistband, button front placket and inset pockets. It results in a very different look. I am really...
by Emmely | Mar 1, 2014 | Finished project, Gifts, Giveaway, Quilting
I finished my first quilt of 2014. It was made for the newborn son of one of my friends. She’s the first of my high school and university friends to have a baby so it was a very special occasion. I used Kate Spain’s Sunnyside collection for Moda. This fabric makes me...
