Saturday 11 December 2010

This Week

Wow I dont know what happened this week but the sewing bug has really taken hold!!


I took my students to the Clotheshow in Birmingham on Tuesday, theres a brand new area there where you can try making different things.



I loved this in about 3 hours I made:
  • A knitted Brooch (having never sucessfully knitted before)
  • A phone case
  • A sewn brooch
  • And did quite a large amount of shopping

I managed to build up my fabric stash, mainly with Japanese fabrics. I've never seen such an abundance of these in one place in person. Had to have. Thank god I ran out of money is all I can say!!!

It was a real special occasion taking my students on their and my first school trip. They love it when I make my own clothes so I whipped this little number up especially for the day (Have worn it twice more already since Tuesday)The pockets and the ties on the dress are all removable. A nice simple denim dress that I can easily customise for different occasions!

Original 1960's pattern that I was kindly given by a little old lady who was having a clear out!Another purchase at the Clotheshow was a kit all made up from The eternal Maker they also have a blog which is really worth reading.

The only clear photo I could find of the head band

(while being made)


I loved this kit and again all my students commented on it (and slightly embarrasingly 3 Technology teachers that saw it decided to touch it) little awkward moments!!!


I love this and think I might use the pattern again to make a few more.

Few other activities gone on this week but I'm sure most of you are in the same situation that they are all christmas creations!

All for now!

1 comment:

  1. LOVE this dress. The tie at the back is really unusual!

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