Here’s a make I made way back in the summer that I just plain forgot about. But, with spring fast approaching, I thought it was a good idea to get this one back out.
I spoke about my love for all things mustard here, but I’d actually made this one by then and put it away in the colder months.
It’s the Prima skirt pattern I love so much, made with a thinner waistband (because who needs a thick waistband?), in leftover fabric from a Cleo pinafore I made my Mum earlier last year.
I just love the versatility of this pattern. I’ve used the pattern many times now and each time it looks like a different skirt.
The fabric is a stretch cotton denim from Ebay, also used here and here, but in a different colour way. I love its bright hue and it kind of reminds me of daffodils and spring and all those lovely things.
What do you think? Do you ever use magazine sewing patterns? I’d love to know.
Whenever I think of this time of year, I think of winter florals. A more autumnal and wintery version of the style I’d normally choose in the summer, there’s nothing wrong with wearing flowers when it’s cold outside.
I hope you’ve all had a lovely Christmas, happy new year and festive period in general. I really got into the twixmas period myself and am now finding it a real struggle not to stuff myself with chocolates and get back into the work mode. Continue Reading…
I’ve had a good year sewing wise. Despite most of the time not having access to a sewing machine (it’s back home in Wales), I’ve actually managed to make quite a bit. I quite like the idea of a sewing round-up to remind myself of what I’ve made in the past year if nothing else. So here’s what I accomplished in 2017.