tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45972349297739708762024-03-14T08:54:57.933+00:00I used to be a...New things that Maybelle made from old things.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-41635902120984780472010-12-12T22:51:00.000+00:002010-12-12T22:51:50.849+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOrihq6tfXI/AAAAAAAAAN4/fq77VorNPd0/s1600/minibag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOrihq6tfXI/AAAAAAAAAN4/fq77VorNPd0/s400/minibag.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This was a cute little skirt I picked up at a friend's clothes swap. The pleats, the piping, the colour all just said, 'I would make a lovely little bag'. Who I am to argue?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOrig64BUrI/AAAAAAAAAN0/12DG0UNOMdc/s1600/minibagside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOrig64BUrI/AAAAAAAAAN0/12DG0UNOMdc/s400/minibagside.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The waistband became the handle and sides. I used the small zipper to make a little pocket on the side for memory cards. The bag itself is just the right size for my mini pc, pocket video camera, mic and various cables. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOriiXniigI/AAAAAAAAAN8/ADJgpntTyII/s1600/minibaginside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOriiXniigI/AAAAAAAAAN8/ADJgpntTyII/s400/minibaginside.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With such precious cargo I needed a cosy lining too. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-40647576367240420072010-11-22T17:48:00.075+00:002010-11-22T22:36:17.559+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOqrhUij-7I/AAAAAAAAANo/ptfmfYDEeF0/s1600/redhoodback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOqrhUij-7I/AAAAAAAAANo/ptfmfYDEeF0/s400/redhoodback.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">My mind is such a melting pot of ideas that it can often be difficult to remember what came first. I know this coat was influenced by the following:</div><ul><li>Seeing short versions of the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/talea/finished_projects">Talea coat by other Burdastyle members. </a></li>
<li>Needing an intermediate jacket for autumn.<br />
My obsession with <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80089927">cheap ikea fleece throws</a> and their ease of sewing.</li>
<li>Loving smart red coats.</li>
<li>Wanting an extra large hood.</li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOqriMHps4I/AAAAAAAAANs/1KgA6ZwhgXQ/s1600/redhoodcollar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/TOqriMHps4I/AAAAAAAAANs/1KgA6ZwhgXQ/s400/redhoodcollar.jpg" width="332" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, and some really cute vintage buttons and a secondhand cotton vest I bought whilst in Canberra.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-73917334833197752042010-09-17T21:21:00.001+01:002010-09-17T21:21:00.228+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S1N_W4_KIzI/AAAAAAAAAJI/3i-eiG8VjQw/s1600-h/eee_bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S1N_W4_KIzI/AAAAAAAAAJI/3i-eiG8VjQw/s400/eee_bag.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A fairly quick and easy cover for my brother's netbook. Felted jumper with strap made from the waistband of a pair of grey cord trousers.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-62075828324010309512010-08-27T01:13:00.000+01:002010-08-27T01:13:56.590+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_k3IABB46I/AAAAAAAAANQ/9giwgWuesJk/s1600/Tshirtfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_k3IABB46I/AAAAAAAAANQ/9giwgWuesJk/s400/Tshirtfront.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_k3OncUEsI/AAAAAAAAANY/8JrdoakFNMw/s1600/Tshirtback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_k3OncUEsI/AAAAAAAAANY/8JrdoakFNMw/s400/Tshirtback.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This recon was taken from Megan Nicolay's second book - Generation T - beyond fashion. As ever, I didn't follow the instructions exactly, just the general gist. I used one shirt - cut at top, narrowed at sides and lengthened at the bottom (using the spare fabric from the sleeves).</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_k0BiHs0OI/AAAAAAAAAMo/J8pkbfwNpEU/s1600/sheet%26tightsfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_k0BiHs0OI/AAAAAAAAAMo/J8pkbfwNpEU/s400/sheet%26tightsfront.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I kind of made up the pattern as I went along.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_gr-FvBZwI/AAAAAAAAALg/IbBLUensV60/s1600/LauraAshleycollar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_gr-FvBZwI/AAAAAAAAALg/IbBLUensV60/s400/LauraAshleycollar.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not strictly a remake, although I got the fabric dirt cheap about 8 years ago. This dress represents how much I've learnt over the last 18 months; from other blogs, books, magazines; but mainly from my own mistakes. I used several different techniques to create it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_grUc-RjYI/AAAAAAAAALQ/_eOMttIhQkw/s1600/LauraAshley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_grUc-RjYI/AAAAAAAAALQ/_eOMttIhQkw/s400/LauraAshley.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bottom was based on a dress I already own, the bodice and sleeves adapted from Burdastyle's Kristen pattern and the collar was a bit of freestyling, inspired by a top I saw online. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_gr1r78KiI/AAAAAAAAALY/rlA2iPB_k3A/s400/LauraAshleydetail.jpg" width="332" /></div><br />
I extended each side of the front bodice. crossed them over, wrapped round the neck and sewed together at the back of the neck. There are various bits of stitching to hold it together but the drapes and patterning pretty much hide the construction.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_gsEmTx0YI/AAAAAAAAALo/menurElbq6w/s1600/LauraAshleyback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_gsEmTx0YI/AAAAAAAAALo/menurElbq6w/s400/LauraAshleyback.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>The fabric has enough stretch to get it on and off without needing a zip. Yay!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-10192806356915736142010-06-18T13:28:00.039+01:002010-06-18T13:28:00.365+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_kgVWAkJfI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/jA7_GDN2lbQ/s1600/cordbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_kgVWAkJfI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/jA7_GDN2lbQ/s400/cordbag.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It may not look too glamourous but this bag has proved seriously useful. My aim was to make something big enough for a weekend away but which fitted within budget airlines hand luggage restrictions. I utilised the front and back pockets from the trousers and added a pocket lining to the fly to create a fifth zipped pocket on the outside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_kgxdDKohI/AAAAAAAAAMg/T2SY5F6Qf04/s1600/pillowcase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_kgxdDKohI/AAAAAAAAAMg/T2SY5F6Qf04/s400/pillowcase.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The two way zipper was reclaimed from an old rucksack and there's another pocket on the inside (pillowcase) lining too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-1196546059937011152010-06-04T18:56:00.000+01:002010-06-04T18:56:00.865+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/Sxa4iT6Vy5I/AAAAAAAAAHg/KKPP956PY0E/s1600-h/largetshirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/Sxa4iT6Vy5I/AAAAAAAAAHg/KKPP956PY0E/s400/largetshirt.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I was fully intending to do something completely different. However the pattern across the top of this T-Shirt inspired me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/Sxa4k5bilhI/AAAAAAAAAHo/QjC3om-wywo/s1600-h/largetshirt2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/Sxa4k5bilhI/AAAAAAAAAHo/QjC3om-wywo/s400/largetshirt2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The design is deceptively simple - just a single cut and 3 short lines of stitching (which could even be replaced by brooches for an even speedier recon).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/Sxa4nvIqw2I/AAAAAAAAAHw/JGFi-UxTYM0/s1600-h/largetshirtback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/Sxa4nvIqw2I/AAAAAAAAAHw/JGFi-UxTYM0/s400/largetshirtback.jpg" /></a></div>I've shown it worn tucked in, but it could also work as a long tunic style over skinny jeans.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-73971422497425383162010-05-22T21:51:00.000+01:002010-05-22T21:51:07.089+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_g3himcYvI/AAAAAAAAALw/GTiJIrjj_I0/s1600/longskirtback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_g3himcYvI/AAAAAAAAALw/GTiJIrjj_I0/s400/longskirtback.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>I cut about 10 inches off the bottom off this skirt. There wasn't quite enough fabric for a full top (especially after it partially evaporated after a glancing blow with a hot iron. Viscose. Oops.) However, the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/maryy">Maryy pattern from Burdastyle</a> was just right. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_g3pKWqvBI/AAAAAAAAAL4/7AICCSzd16o/s1600/longskirtfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_g3pKWqvBI/AAAAAAAAAL4/7AICCSzd16o/s400/longskirtfront.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_g3xa_FJaI/AAAAAAAAAMA/b880fb52aao/s1600/longskirtside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_g3xa_FJaI/AAAAAAAAAMA/b880fb52aao/s400/longskirtside.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Obviously when I say 'just right' I mean, 'just right with some minor modifications'. The elastic at the back of the skirt made it difficult to attach a back bodice and so I brought the straps right round to the sides. The buttons and pleats are all original features.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_g324rqC7I/AAAAAAAAAMI/wLbAyyp2NQw/s1600/longskirtdetail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S_g324rqC7I/AAAAAAAAAMI/wLbAyyp2NQw/s400/longskirtdetail.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>I didn't think I would love it quite so much. It's super cute.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-63505218722639805932010-05-17T21:51:00.002+01:002010-05-17T21:51:00.827+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8Dk8r0qa3I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/fKU20Vh4Wr8/s1600/sleevevent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8Dk8r0qa3I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/fKU20Vh4Wr8/s400/sleevevent.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>Nothing makes me happier than when a fix is both functional and decorative. I loved this shirt but it was a bit tight around the arms. Not enough to make it unwearable but enough to restrict movement and make raising my arms tricky.<br />
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So I removed the cuffs and cut a notch in each sleeve. I had a tiny bit of spare fabric from some unnecessary belt loops which I used as bias binding on the edges. I rejoined the cuffs but with a bit of elastic at the join. The final touch was a small bow to cover the elastic.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DlEzYiciI/AAAAAAAAAKY/V8YLHzCj6BA/s1600/sleeveventwide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DlEzYiciI/AAAAAAAAAKY/V8YLHzCj6BA/s400/sleeveventwide.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>So now if someone asks who has cute sleeve detail, I can raise my arm with ease.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-20070986178046891562010-05-08T20:28:00.001+01:002010-05-08T20:28:00.393+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S5lSjOZAbRI/AAAAAAAAAJw/uDnLGnI9Aks/s1600-h/mumsrobe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S5lSjOZAbRI/AAAAAAAAAJw/uDnLGnI9Aks/s400/mumsrobe.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>I love my fleece robe so much, I made another one for my mum. This time the throw was ribbed and didn't have a fringed edge.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-76615121520470186662010-04-30T22:22:00.029+01:002010-04-30T22:22:00.264+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DsLR_3cqI/AAAAAAAAAKg/RmRbSI8BmdM/s1600/tanktopcases.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DsLR_3cqI/AAAAAAAAAKg/RmRbSI8BmdM/s400/tanktopcases.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a hot wash in the machine this tank top turned into a lovely thick felt. Perfect for a custom netbook cover for my Dad. There was just enough for a matching camera case too. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DsWxTxpAI/AAAAAAAAAKw/NufTjYqDop0/s1600/tanktoppockets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DsWxTxpAI/AAAAAAAAAKw/NufTjYqDop0/s400/tanktoppockets.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>I included extra pockets for cables, batteries, memory cards etc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-56829490422248901632010-04-23T12:53:00.001+01:002010-04-24T09:23:12.313+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S9GAyRZT9bI/AAAAAAAAAK4/gQvKLEtpKAA/s1600/Kasielle_front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S9GAyRZT9bI/AAAAAAAAAK4/gQvKLEtpKAA/s400/Kasielle_front.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>This was just one of those things that once I had the idea I had start immediately (despite the fact that I have a huge backlog of half completed projects).<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S9GA4I7W7pI/AAAAAAAAALI/Me-nMrt0H4k/s1600/Kasielle_back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S9GA4I7W7pI/AAAAAAAAALI/Me-nMrt0H4k/s400/Kasielle_back.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>I had completely overlooked the free <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/kasia">Kasia skirt pattern</a> on Burdastyle until I saw this lovely <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/stripe-wool-kasia-skirt">grey wool version</a>. I already had a <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80089927">navy fleece throw from Ikea</a> earmarked for a dress. When I was reminded of the neckline from the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/danielle">Danielle dress</a> (another Burdastyle freebie) its fate was sealed. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S9GA0lr7z9I/AAAAAAAAALA/44heB7kDBUc/s1600/Kasielle_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S9GA0lr7z9I/AAAAAAAAALA/44heB7kDBUc/s400/Kasielle_detail.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>So the top part is from the Danielle pattern and the bottom is a simplified Kasia Skirt. I kind of blended the waistbands from the two patterns together. I had expected to need to move the zips on both patterns to the side, but since the fleece has a bit of stretch, I was very pleased to discover I didn't need one at all. I also eliminated the front flap on the Kasia so the buttons are purely decorative and the pockets joined so it's like one big pouch at the front. The pocket fabric is from an old dress.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-21689696877830444232010-04-17T20:51:00.065+01:002010-04-17T20:51:00.310+01:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DX6yKeLgI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/CF-21asSIcY/s1600/cocktaildress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DX6yKeLgI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/CF-21asSIcY/s400/cocktaildress.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>Here's a potential contender for my 'black and silver' outfit. I haven't decided yet whether it's suitable. You can see I'm wearing <a href="http://iusedtobea.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-belt-is-first-piece-in-outfit-im.html">the silver belt I made previously</a>.<br />
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The original skirt was knee-length. I removed the pockets and turned it round so that the zip is now at the front and the waistband is under the arms. I made sleeves using sheer fabric from Ikea (meant to be used as curtains) and some viscose lining from an old jacket (hopefully more on the jacket later).<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DYLLPzsuI/AAAAAAAAAKA/lchGyWzoLHE/s1600/cocktaildressback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S8DYLLPzsuI/AAAAAAAAAKA/lchGyWzoLHE/s400/cocktaildressback.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>I used <a href="http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Magazines/Archives/102_Evening_dress_technical_drawing/1270777-1463237-1746901-1746903-1746922-1746924.html">a pattern from the Burdastyle Nov 09 issue</a> for the top and sleeves. There's something really elegant about the shoulders and the cuff detail. I wasn't sure about having 12 buttons on each cuff (sounded a bit too time-consuming) so I just used some black velcro. Not as classy, but it's black on black so doesn't show.<br />
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I roughly based the pattern on the one in <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Amigurumi-World-Seriously-Cute-Crochet/dp/1564778479/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270931724&sr=8-1">'Amigurumi World'</a> by <a href="http://amigurumipatterns.blogspot.com/">Ana Paula Rimoli</a> but I modified the size so I could fit a chocolate egg inside each shell. It's actually really easy you just need to know how to crochet in the round. Wholemeal bread packaging gives nice brown and blue speckled eggs but you can make them more colourful too.<br />
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I made lots and put them in eggboxes to give as Easter presents.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-16661768877626572352010-03-11T20:04:00.001+00:002010-03-11T20:27:22.906+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S5lExfcMxbI/AAAAAAAAAJg/0lcAL8BgjfE/s1600-h/obibelt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S5lExfcMxbI/AAAAAAAAAJg/0lcAL8BgjfE/s400/obibelt.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>This belt is the first piece in an outfit I'm making for a family gathering. The theme is black and silver. The fabric is some kind of rubbery synthetic from a slightly flared knee length skirt. The bow is made from the matching polyester lining <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S5lE9u40NUI/AAAAAAAAAJo/r-4w5pMx0C4/s1600-h/obibeltback.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S5lE9u40NUI/AAAAAAAAAJo/r-4w5pMx0C4/s400/obibeltback.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>I've always wanted a wide Obi-style belt. I based the design on instructions given by Weekend Designer <a href="http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2007/09/07/beret-belt-part-1/">here</a> but (as always) adapted them to fit the constraints of the reclaimed materials (and my own artistic whim).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-18607531501987530842010-02-16T15:50:00.000+00:002010-02-16T15:50:54.055+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S3qh5Tq0u5I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/WKwy7msYwlc/s1600-h/plasticdress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S3qh5Tq0u5I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/WKwy7msYwlc/s400/plasticdress.jpg" width="332" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, actually it's more like the equivalent of eight large plastic bags. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The basic technique is to fuse thin plastic together using an iron and some baking paper to stop it sticking. This creates a strong tarpaulin-like material which can be sewn together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The technique itself is well documented elsewhere (such as <a href="http://www.youtube.com/brepettis#p/c/28/sB1mE8e35UY">here by DIY genius Bre Pettis</a>). I wouldn't recommend it as a great way to make clothes - unless you like wearing scratchy, stiff garments. However, if (like me) you have a friend who needs a costume for a recycled fashion show, then go crazy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>There's definitely some things to bear in mind though.<ul><li>The plastic shrinks as you heat it - you'll need to start with much much larger pieces than you think. Also, fuse all your plastic together before you cut out your pattern pieces otherwise you'll end up with mismatched shapes.</li>
<li>The shrinkage issue also means it's tricky to iron after construction. You can do small repairs but be careful. Keep the iron on low and moving at all times.</li>
<li>The plastic has absolutely no give whatsoever so think carefully how to get in and out of your garment. I had to use a side zipper and fasteners on the shoulders to get the fitted look. </li>
</ul>Finding suitable plastic can be a challenge for the committed reusuable shopper. You can try raiding a less eco-friendly friend's stash of grocery bags. I mainly used charity collection sacks. I get these through my door on a weekly basis and since none of my clothes ever make it as far as the charity shop, they're a perfect source of thin plastic sheet.<br />
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Lastly, you might want to think about using your least favourite iron and ironing board. Baking paper is slippery stuff. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My two-year-old niece cried when she first opened her birthday present. Not the desired response. So it was that an old sock came to be known as Scary Giraffe.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fortunately within minutes, all was forgiven and Scary Giraffe was accepted (although the name seems to have stuck).<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The funny thing was that I was actually trying to make a kitten. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The design came after flicking through John Murphy's excellent book, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stupid-Sock-Creatures-Lovable-Cast-off/dp/1579906109/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263761409&sr=8-1">Stupid Sock Creatures</a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want free inspiration, there's plenty of sock monster making advice on the web too. Try <a href="http://www.monster-munch.com/how-to-make-a-sock-monster/">here</a> or <a href="http://www.ehow.com/video_4428694_the-anatomy-sock-sock-puppets.html">here</a> for starters.<br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-41111916559200462172010-01-20T20:27:00.059+00:002010-01-20T20:27:00.187+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S1Ny3TkOzrI/AAAAAAAAAIo/B1tZqveDHi4/s1600-h/bedsheet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S1Ny3TkOzrI/AAAAAAAAAIo/B1tZqveDHi4/s400/bedsheet.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have done some very quick recons recently. This was not one of them.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had an idea in mind of a shirt-style dress and the closest thing to the picture in my head was the Kristen pattern from Burdastyle. It wasn't quite there though so I lost the contrasting plankets(?) down the front replacing them with pleats at the top only. I also added lace edging (taken from a top from the charity shop bargain bin) to the arms and collar and lost the button closure.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's definitely one of my best made pieces as, for once, I made a toile, adjusted the fit, bothered to interface, do an invisible zipper (properly) and fully line. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looks cute with a matching belt.<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-32602955164270664062010-01-17T21:14:00.002+00:002010-02-16T15:59:02.545+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S1Da6rAKh8I/AAAAAAAAAIY/tmYz_0RSrFo/s1600-h/fleece_hat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/S1Da6rAKh8I/AAAAAAAAAIY/tmYz_0RSrFo/s400/fleece_hat.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It's been snowing and this sweet little angel lost her hat at the supermarket. So this was a quick fix. One scrap rectangle of fleece folded over and sewn down each side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To seal the deal, I embroidered Peppa Pig on the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this a while ago but was keeping it under wraps so that I could give it to my sister for Christmas. It is essentially a modified version of the <a href="http://iusedtobea.blogspot.com/2009/11/classic-trousers-to-pencil-skirt-remake.html">trouser-to-pencil-skirt</a> recon using the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/a-plus-a-line-by-twinkle-by-wenlan">A-Plus A-line pattern from burdastyle</a> as a template.<br />
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</div><span id="goog_1256650027991"></span><span id="goog_1256650027992"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-19258349982595550592009-12-10T16:00:00.002+00:002010-02-16T17:08:03.724+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/SyER2YqDh5I/AAAAAAAAAII/6TKvlgcz5Xc/s1600-h/dressinggown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/SyER2YqDh5I/AAAAAAAAAII/6TKvlgcz5Xc/s400/dressinggown.jpg" /></a></div>As the weather becomes colder, I love to wrap myself up in a cosy blanket. Burdastyle agrees and includes some soft cuddly patterns in the Dec 09 issue. I especially liked this <a href="http://www.burdafashion.com/en/Magazines/burda_style/119_Wrapover_%E2%80%A8jacket/1270777-1000019-1752516-1752589.html">wrapover jacket.</a> <br />
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I used a blue <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80089927">POLARVIDE</a> fleece throw from Ikea and I incorporated the edging into the design. (Partly as there wasn't much fabric to spare.) This is the first time I've used a pattern from a magazine, but this was a nice easy one to try.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4597234929773970876.post-91162073358826166702009-12-10T15:19:00.000+00:002009-12-10T15:19:43.047+00:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/SyEQ9CusTSI/AAAAAAAAAIA/aolckpffiko/s1600-h/robin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1qy4xkFoL7k/SyEQ9CusTSI/AAAAAAAAAIA/aolckpffiko/s400/robin.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this top at a charity shop - 50p in the men's bargain bin. It's a light cotton jersey and originally had a high round neck. I wanted to make it a bit more ladylike so I reset the sleeves to make it narrower at the shoulders. I widened the neckline and used the material from the hood to make a peter-pan style collar.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know who first noticed that a sleeveless t-shirt is the same shape as a basic leg piece. Easy-peasy yoga pants. Genius.<br />
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