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