Author Archives: Dani
My favourite top
I have a favourite t-shirt pattern …. Violet Rose, by Ottobre. Â Once I had faffed about with the sizes, figured out that I have small shoulders in comparison to my chest and hips, and that my body is a bit … Continue reading
Pink and cream blouse, and the perfect pattern
I am big busted, round bellied, with a fair sized butt. Â My hips are narrowish in comparison, but that does not help the overall package that much. Â I am also plus sized, a big woman, BBW, lush, generously proportioned, goddess … Continue reading
My sewing project list
I am part of a fantastic sewing community Artisan’s Square, which is part of the Stitchers Guild Sewing Forum. Its a lovely group, not only because there is a wonderful mix of sewing talent and tastes, but because mostly the … Continue reading
Catch up, gosh its been busy
Well its been ages. Â I have managed to get a bit of sewing done, but really the last couple of weeks have been so busy, that I have really felt like I haven’t sat down. Â Pity all this activity just … Continue reading
I feel the need …….
…….. the need to tweak. Â (as in patterns …. not body parts) Ready to wear clothing has a distinct advantage in the design stage, in comparison to home sewn clothing. Â The design phase usually has many many steps, where a … Continue reading
Xmas Banner – Part 5
Yes, I am quite aware that the banner used in the instructions is not xmas’y, but still, its pretty huh? Creating a Xmas Banner – part 5 Happy sewing everyone!
I don’t quilt!
…… not that there is anything wrong with it. Â 🙂 I have never felt the quilting love. Â You would think, that with my tendency to being a perfectionist, and my obsession with detail, that quilting would be a great … Continue reading
Satan’s Pattern from Hell
Otherwise known as the purple cross over blouse. Really, the signs were all there, but I didn’t listen to the universe, and so I was punished. The pattern was a generous freebie, the design was one that appealed to me, … Continue reading
Xmas Banner – part 4
Time to get working on the next step. This one isn’t xmas fabric, but its a tutorial on creating your binding strip. Have fun. Creating a Xmas Banner – part 4
Xmas Banner – Part 3
Today’s tutorial covers finishing the edges of the flags for our banner. Creating a Xmas Banner – part 3
