Author Archives: Dani
Embroidered Denim Pinafore – upcycle
This is an embroidered denim skirt, extremely popular in the late 90’s. On a regular sized person, it would hit about mid calf, however on me, it would brush the ground, meaning the hip/thighs hit the wrong point, and it … Continue reading
Denim Pinny
Pattern Description: The York Pinafore is easy to layer over tank tops for summer or turtlenecks and leggings for colder weather. It is a modern take on a classic pinafore dress with a cocoon shape and two views. View A features … Continue reading
Grey Linen Lounge Pants
Pattern Description: Pull on pants or shorts with elastic waist and side seam pockets Pattern Sizing:18W-24W. I made the 24W Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?sort of, considering I am … Continue reading
Teal V-neck pleated dress
Well despite being unwell, I finished this dress. There has been a fair number of changes since the muslin. The pattern is the Bootstrap Fashion Fitted Bodice Dress with Pleats and Pockets (nothing frothy about that name). I made a … Continue reading
Blue Floral dress – muslin.
I decided that I wanted a simple, straight bodice dress. While my self drafted shirt dress is lovely, I feel that something simpler is in order. Not wanting to go through the whole drafting process again, I decided to give … Continue reading
Get out of your comfort zone ……
….. and other such rubbish bits of advice. I could never understand this bit of advice, “you need to get out of your comfort zone”. While on the surface this seems like encouragement to stretch your boundaries, to me it … Continue reading
Book Week costume
Way back, early in my sewing journey, I made clothes primarily for my daughter Naomi. She was a long thin baby, and a long thin toddler/child/teenager. I made clothes for her, simply because all I could ever buy for her, … Continue reading
Grieving for the dream
Hubby is away, and if there is one thing I know, its that I shouldn’t be left alone. It leaves me feeling a bit lost, and adrift. And introspective. Sometimes a bit of naval gazing is good, but I do … Continue reading
Mistake = Design Feature
Its a common joke …… mistake is made when sewing. The resulting steps aren’t correcting a mistake; they are a Design Feature. I cut out a version of my Bootstrap Fashions Raglan Tunic. This top has been a mainstay in … Continue reading
The loss of power
Working in the education field, there is a lot of emphasis on power. Children, especially those who have suffered disruption or trauma in their lives, need to feel in control of their lives. To feel they have choices, and that … Continue reading
