More sewing for me

I've been sewing up a storm over the last week, and now have a few more handmade pieces to add to my wardrobe.

There's just that little matter of cleaning the wardrobe out of all of the clothes that I no longer need or wear...

I've  been hoarding saving this fabric for the perfect dress. It was a bit of a surprise purchase as I had a GJ's voucher that was about to expire just before Christmas 2011, and no time to actually go to GJ's, so I gave it to Bec with instructions to choose a large scale floral in red/orange/pink. She couldn't have chosen anything more perfect!

This is a bit of a mash up of patterns again.

The bodice is the top half of the Vintage Simplicity 5007 again, with the neckline lowered, and the skirt is the Lisette Passport Dress again.

This time when I cut the skirt pieces, I added three extra inches in width at either side of the CF and CB, so that I could make the three pleats on either side at the front and back.


I used a small binding on the armholes, a large binding on the neckline and just gave it a minimal hem.

I sewed it up and then realised that I'd forgotten the in-seam pockets. Thank goodness I hadn't overlocked yet!

I even managed to set them in at the correct height this time *win*

I desperately tried to take a selfie to show me actually wearing it, but it was 42 degrees celsius and I ended up with a whole lot of blurry photos / me with my eyes closed / head chopped off etc... so this is the best of a bad lot.

This is seriously the most comfy dress ever. I LOVE IT!

Animation Friday - The New Do

It's been such a long time.... and there was sooooo much grey, but I finally had my hair cut this week.

I wanted to take a before photo on the morning of my haircut, but the hairdresser sent me a text message to come early because she'd  had a cancellation.

The before shot was taken three months ago, so my hair was quite a lot longer before the big chop.

I'm quite glad that I ended up getting a photo of it nicely styled and straightened, as shake and go is more my type of style!

The home of Animation Friday

Blogtoberfest Day 9: The Creative Jar Interview

Birtskag - Decorative Belt made using this tutorial - thanks Nikki

Jodi from The Creative Jar has posted a CurlyPops interview on her blog today - if you'd like to learn more about little ol' me, make sure you head on over to check it out.

While you're there, check out the sweet ladies.... such lovely colours - this one is my favourite!

Thanks Jodi

A little crafty shopping...

Luckily Steph reminded me that I'd forgotten to show my crafty purchases from Sundays expedition....

I've been looking for one of these woollen hats with the dangly bits for a while now...... I know it's summer soon but by next winter I would still be searching, so I just had to buy it!


I also bought myself these lovely handpainted socks.... I just like them because they were happy and colourful....

.....and I thought I'd try a self portrait of me and my new hat just for a laugh....
Looking at those wrinkles, I think it might just be time for a little botox or much more sleep!