tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12793795796282464582024-03-18T18:00:14.196+11:00our shabby cottageour shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.comBlogger375125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-47606531856192312072014-06-25T10:39:00.001+10:002014-06-25T10:39:35.435+10:00What a Princess...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, I am still here and still sewing!</div>
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A Princess Cushion and TUTU Cute Hair clip holder, for a Facebook order. </div>
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I have been doing more sewing for myself lately, lot's of wardrobe staples!</div>
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I must take a few photos! Kathryn. xx</div>
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<br />our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-91498131986889643032013-12-11T16:04:00.001+11:002013-12-11T16:04:34.394+11:00New things for the shop....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My shop has been pretty quiet over the past year, I have scaled back and been doing more for my husbands business. But over the past few weeks I have managed to sew and make a few things for the shop in time for Christmas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Including..........</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Handmade Polymer clay beaded necklaces....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Awake/Asleep Matryoshka Dolls with quilt and pillow......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Jazzed up hand towels......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And some more Christmas Stockings and lots more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">All can be found </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MyShabbyCottage?ref=si_shop"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
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our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-46404378157747696412013-10-14T12:55:00.000+11:002013-10-14T12:55:21.563+11:00A quick refashion......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">From a very boring navy blue long sleeve t-shirt from Big W (it was $6)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Add 1.5 metres of red and white bias binding</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And it's not so boring anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-25967899656533444082013-10-11T14:48:00.000+11:002013-10-11T14:48:44.177+11:00Onesie one and onesie two......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Meet 'Onesie One'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Master 11 really, really, really wanted a Bear Onesie for his birthday, yes that IS what he wanted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I managed to buy the polar fleece half price at Spotlight just before his birthday and was able to whip it up from a vintage pattern a friend lent me (Thanks Deb!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">It was easy to make especially on the overlocker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">He was thrilled to bits when he opened the package and put it on straight away....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">OK, now let's meet 'Onesie Two', the Leopard. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This is Master 12 (soon to be 13). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The whole Onesie idea was actually his months and months ago, in fact I think it may have been last year. He was so green with envy that I took pity on him and we went shopping.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I had the fur in my stash, so he scored! But now 'Onesie one' <u>needs</u> fur on his ears....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Would you look at that tail!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">He is offering belly rubs for $1 if you are so inclined; he made $2 the other day when the Grandparents were here!! Yes, he is selling his belly for money.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And, when he is at school or not looking I can wear it!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-46687894491374241282013-09-27T11:34:00.000+10:002013-09-27T11:34:33.226+10:00Style Arc Laura dress......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thanks to </span><a href="http://fourwisemonkeys.blogspot.com.au/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Rachel</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I have finally made a </span><a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=257&category_id=12&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=47"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Laura Dress from Style Arc Patterns</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and I absolutely love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Super comfy, gotta love that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Made with a lovely weight navy Ponte, it only took an hour and a bit from cutting to finishing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Should have ironed it before master 11 took the photos but just couldn't wait to wear it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I topstitched all the seams and I think it turned out really well. I know I am sure to make a few more of this great pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-34661163752768030102013-09-05T16:46:00.000+10:002013-09-05T17:07:59.782+10:00The Kelly skirt..or the Kathryn skirt.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I really loved the versions of the </span><a href="http://megannielsen.com/products/kelly-skirt-sewing-pattern"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kelly Skirt by Megan Nielson</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> going around the web....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">so I made my own.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I 'like' it but don't love it; I think it's the flat, no shape waist band that doesn't feel very comfortable (it's ok standing, but not when I sit down - must be the middle bulge thing.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And I think it needs to be a bit shorter? However, I do like my contrasting red polka dot pockets!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I decided to make a different version because I really like the silhouette of the Kelly with the pleats and the front pockets......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Maybe I could call it the 'Kathryn'?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.nicolemdesign.com.au/shop/garment-patterns/2483-a-line-skirt.html">Nikki's A-Line skirt</a> pattern came in handy for this because I used the waist pattern pieces because I know it sits well and is comfortable wearing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I just cut them down so they weren't as deep. I put a back zipper in so I didn't have to do all those button holes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The fabric was offcuts from my Mum who made some work overalls for Dad about oh, um, 35 years ago....Whaaaat?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Then I saw </span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/skirts/musee-rodin-skirt"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">this fabulous skirt on ModCloth</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and had to make another in green!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> It's a lovely light weight silky fabric (half price at Lincraft a while back) which I had to line so I didn't have to wear a petticoat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(so old fashioned but there is nothing worse than seeing straight through someone's dress, yes?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I added the tie and the tie catchers and did the invisible zip at the back, Nikki would be proud!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I have quite a few Spring/Summer wardrobe pieces now; they all mix and match and cost next to nothing. Yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I bought <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/53495">Simplicity 1808</a> months ago, when Spotlight had Simplicity patterns on sale for $5, and from the moment I saw it I just had to make the pants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But what's not to like about the jacket, the knit top and the knit dress too? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Since making up the pants I have seen this style in the shops, in catalogues and blogs but in some really great prints.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I made them up in a very light weight denim; they crease quite a bit but I'm OK with that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> The back is not all that appealing (could be my derrier!) but I'll be wearing a top over it so it won't be a drama.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yeah, it only took nearly 4 years to get done, but hey just look at the transformation.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Phew, huge sigh of relief to have this done and dusted, it took for ever! I seriously don't know how they do it on TV....It needs a few more homely touches but we'll get there.</span></div>
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our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-22721719376553015592013-07-11T09:08:00.000+10:002013-07-11T09:08:47.156+10:00Sew Despicable........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, my eldest (12) had a bee in his bonnet to make a minion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">He came up with the design by himself, I then helped him create a 'pattern', he cut everything out, then sewed it all together with only minimal help from me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What an awesome job he did. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What a proud Mum; my boy can really sew!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Another great weekend was had by the girls and myself at the wonderful </span><a href="http://www.sewjourn.net.au/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sewjourn</span></a> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">last month.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And wow, so many amazing garments were made by everyone! </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-1606-misses-skirts-and-pants.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Simplicity 2654</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> High waisted Sailor style pants made with a really lovely light weight garberdine. It's hard getting used to the wide leg after living in skinny leg jeans for ages, but I must say I really love them. I've also made the shorts, but you'll have to wait for warmer weather for those!</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">with </span><a href="http://www.ottobredesign.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ottobre long sleeve</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> top (blue and white polka dot stretch,bow added). I love these tops and have made a few now; they're a great staple for the wardrobe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sewaholic </span><a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/product/1204-alma-blouse"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">ALMA</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Blouse - cotton, butter yellow and white polka dots. I'm still not sure about this top yet, the darts are a bit weird on me. Also, the upper and under collar was a real pain to fit and sit properly. I think I prefer <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-1557-misses-tops.aspx">Simplicity 2599</a> for fit. I don't think I'll make this one again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">C</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">olette </span><a href="http://www.coletterie.com/colette-patterns-news/free-pattern-to-download-the-sorbetto-top"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sorbetto</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> top, Linen, not a big fan of this one - it's a free download from the Colette website and I used fabric from the stash so not really bothered. HUGE armholes. It was VERY short even for me<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">t'll be good for summer though I guess. I won't make this again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Butterick 3524 blouse made with cotton Darla fabric. This one I do like, I know come spring/summer that it will be worn a lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I came home from the Spotlight sale this morning with a nice stash of new sewing patterns. All New Look patterns were only $3 and Simplicity $5 - you can't go wrong!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And this is one of the buttons I chose to finish off my </span><a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-5908-misses-miss-petite-dresses-cynthia-rowley-collection.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cynthia Rowley shirt dress</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I started at Sewjourn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Actually, I finished it but decided when I came home that I did not like a lot of it so, I have chopped, taken in and re-hemmed too! I'll show you that one another day...</span></div>
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our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-38485944910610626762013-05-09T14:00:00.002+10:002013-05-09T14:03:11.178+10:00Leave it to the Professionals.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Recently, I bought <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130425780/blue-and-white-polka-dot-ruffle-two?ref=shop_home_active">this</a> for an upcoming holiday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now that I've hit 40, I feel like I want to be a bit 'modest' when it comes to swimwear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm sure a lot of you still have the confidence of youth and just bare it all, but as for me I just don't want everyone and sundry spying my orange peel......Plus, that whole pinup 1950's vibe is so up my alley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image courtesy of </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RedDollySwimwear?ref=seller_info"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Red Dolly Swimwear</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on Etsy</span></div>
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The swimsuit I purchased is just amazing; Heather makes everything to order and it fits like a glove. </div>
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She even made the costumes for a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130211163/custom-sailor-one-piece-swimsuit-dress?ref=shop_home_active">Glee Episode</a>, how cool is that! (see the second pic in the listing)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was so in love with it that I wanted another, but the budget only stretches so far, so, I made a swimskirt to go with a tankini that I already have in black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is made from a scuba stretch from Lincraft.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But, there was no way I was going to model this for blogland!!! Ha ha. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'll leave the swimsuit modelling to the pro's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-78799856502864182782013-05-08T13:29:00.000+10:002013-05-08T13:29:48.850+10:00Autumnal Dress...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> What do you all think of my Autumnal Dress? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I actually made this last year from my stash of 'Trees' fabric (</span><a href="http://ourshabbycottage.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/just-little-obsessed-by.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">remember this post</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It has been the perfect dress to wear today, (it is actually a little warm) so it's a good opportunity to get it blogged!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's the same pattern as the </span><a href="http://ourshabbycottage.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/watercolour-dress.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">watercolour dress</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I made a few weeks ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I really like this style because it is so comfortable to wear and it covers all the lumps and bumps too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And it's the simple things in life that make it easier.......a full length mirror in my sewing room! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Can you believe that I have been making clothes for years and have been trying them on and running back and forth between our Bedroom and the Sewing room! CRAZY! </span></div>
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our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-9944021501417754842013-04-25T14:00:00.001+10:002013-04-25T14:00:44.940+10:00Collared.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I love a good fancy collar, it just adds 'something' to an outfit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I made a few; here are two that I finished yesterday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> This one is a structured collar made from tracing a shirt collar in my wardrobe.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This was by far the easier of the two, hard to believe but true.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And a Peter Pan collar, this took me ages to get it to fit and sit just right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This was the fourth attempt! It looks so easy but it was a real pain to get right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now that it fits just right I will be making a few more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kathryn. xx </span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-13286883219666714012013-04-24T09:18:00.003+10:002013-04-24T09:19:05.044+10:00Well, what do you know.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I actually did some sewing for the </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyShabbyCottage?ref=si_shop"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">shop</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kathryn xx</span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-29293168471060710412013-04-17T17:03:00.000+10:002013-04-17T17:03:21.349+10:00Watercolour Dress.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Last week I walked into Spotlight wanting some wool blend suiting fabric for a cape I've had in mind for a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I didn't buy the wool fabric (not a very good range - unlike the vast range in the catalogue) but I did come out with the most amazing fabric I've seen in ages. It was stacked with the blue/beige end on show and when I pulled it out I was gobsmacked!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, 2 metres of fabric and a few hours of sewing I have a wonderful new dress to show for it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The pattern is a vintage 'STYLE' pattern, I'm not even sure you can still buy this brand?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> It will be perfect for our Autumnal weather.</span></div>
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our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-84700949195181562902013-03-13T15:35:00.001+11:002013-03-13T15:36:18.532+11:00Collars....and a wardobe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am loving the trend towards collars at the moment, I find they finish off this </span><a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-1557-misses-tops.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Simplicity 2599</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> top so nicely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is a pity the pattern doesn't come with a collared version. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I had to make this one up myself, by using the facings as a guide. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And, I have added the sleeves this time too; which I love as they seem to sit better than adding binding around the armholes to finish off (and they cover up the chunky arms). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I have made this top so many times the pattern has well and truly paid for itself. You can see the other versions <a href="http://ourshabbycottage.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/and-another-version.html">here</a>, <a href="http://ourshabbycottage.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/sewjourn-part-2-tops-and-skirt.html">here</a> and <a href="http://ourshabbycottage.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/sewjourn-part-2-tops-and-skirt.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Master 12 chose this fabric when he was with me at Spotlight. He said "This is really cool, buy this". So I did and it has been one of my favourite tops lately. Good job Master 12!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I mentioned in my last post that we were having our wardrobes finally fitted after 3 years and here they are!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I'm only showing my side which has a lot more hanging space than Mr OSC's side and a lot more room for shoes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Voila! I keep pinching myself every time I walk in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-77018065989166903052013-02-21T15:58:00.001+11:002013-02-21T15:58:59.525+11:00Clearing out and Up-cycling.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm having a HUGE clearout of my wardrobe (GASP!) because tomorrow we are finally having our fitted wardrobes installed in our Walk in Robe! I have been living out of those red, blue and white stripey bags for 3 years and am well and truly over it. I'm sure I won't know myself by tomorrow night, being able to see everything and put it in its place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Anyway, whilst clearing out I came across my Burberry scarf that I bought on ebay years ago. When I bought it I thought it was an absolute bargain at 11 pounds, then when I opened the package I realised why......it had little moth holes through the middle which the seller neglected to disclose in the listing. Poop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I have been reluctant to wear it because of this so decided to do something a bit radical.......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I turned it into a cushion!!! I cut out the middle, sewed it, stuffed it, et voila!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It will be a nice addition to our bedroom which is this shade of blue, how perfect is that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-90439566315365982952013-02-01T14:59:00.002+11:002013-02-01T14:59:33.286+11:0040's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I need to change the profile on my sidebar .....I am no longer a 30's something gal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-35191876599589571852012-12-06T15:42:00.000+11:002012-12-06T15:42:29.726+11:00Fabric silhouette portraits DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Recently I was asked to do a set of fabric silhouette portraits for a wedding gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They are really easy to make yourself and I've made plenty for friends and family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You will need: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">black fabric, a contrasting backing fabric, canvas frame, vliesofix -applique paper, scissors, pencil, iron, staple gun, felt, glue and ribbon to hang</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1. Take a close up photo of your subject, fully side on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2.Print out your image at your desired size - this will depend on the size of your canvas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3. tape your image to a window REVERSE side facing you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4. Trace your image with the sticky side of the vliesofix facing the image.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5. Iron your image onto the wrong side of your black fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6. Cut out your image; TIP: add little wisps of hair to add interest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7. Iron your backing fabric then iron your image onto the backing fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8.</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> Hold your silhouette in place and staple to the reverse of the frame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9. Cut a piece of felt to fit the back of your canvas, glue it on around the edges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10. Add a hanger to the back; I stapled a length across the frame, tucking under the edges to prevent fraying.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So, there you are, easy peasy. What a great gift idea- perfect for Christmas too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Kathryn. XX</span></div>
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our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-53517147341880589672012-11-26T12:59:00.000+11:002012-11-26T12:59:26.535+11:00HUGE Christmas Sale, 50% OFF Storewide....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone, I'm going to have a 50% off Sale in my shop starting at 7pm tonight (26th November). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It will run all week and finish this Sunday at midnight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are some great stocking fillers and lovely gifts for everyone! Grab a unique handmade bargain while you can. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyShabbyCottage?ref=si_shop"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyShabbyCottage?ref=si_shop</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please use coupon code HAPPYCHRISTMAS in the checkout in paypal for your discount. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Christmas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kathryn. xx</span></div>
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our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-35777165701918651732012-11-22T09:03:00.001+11:002012-11-22T09:03:47.606+11:00Sewjourn Part 2, tops and skirt....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yet another <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-1557-misses-tops.aspx">Simplicity 2599</a>, plain with no ruffles or frills.</div>
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And another, this time I added a Peter Pan collar, just at the front.</div>
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And a cute pleated skirt. </div>
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I used <a href="http://nicolemdesign.blogspot.com.au/">Nicole Mallalieu's</a> <a href="http://curlypops.bigcartel.com/product/you-sew-girl-a-line-skirt-pattern">A-Line skirt pattern</a> for the yoke, then added pleats and the fake pockets at the front. I really should have ironed it first before taking the photos!</div>
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Dresses to come next....</div>
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I started my Christmas shopping yesterday, and I think everyone else it Ballarat was doing the same thing.....silly season has well and truly started!</div>
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Kathryn.xx</div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-22950062321106013372012-11-14T11:25:00.001+11:002012-11-14T11:25:37.802+11:00Sewjourn Part 1...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What a wonderful weekend away I had with a fab group of girls at Sewjourn. </div>
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Yes, it seems like no time at all since we were all there last time in May. </div>
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<u>Where has the year gone?</u></div>
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Lot's of sewing was had, of course, along with plentiful amounts of laughter, eating and drinking!</div>
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Sew....on with part 1 of my Sewjourn Sewathon....</div>
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This is another option on <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-2478-misses-dresses.aspx">New Look 6803</a>, the tunic top.</div>
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I started this one but didn't get to finish it until yesterday and I am wearing it today, hence it gets first showing.</div>
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I have had this fabric for a couple of years and didn't quite know what to do with it - too much going on for a dress I thought, but this top seems to cope with the pattern.</div>
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It was very easy to make although, I would make some changes if I were to make it again; </div>
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I would put the pockets a bit further down, they seem a bit high, </div>
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I also had to put 'splits' in the side seams as it was a bit tight around my hips.</div>
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The front facing actually turns to the front to make a really nice feature, however it was very low cut so I have had to put a few stitches in the lower opening so I don't flash everyone! </div>
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It would be nice in a contrasting colour too.</div>
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Overall, I am really happy with this top and it is really cool and comfortable. Just right for a spring day.</div>
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I am finally designing my wardrobe today, after 3 years with 'make do' hanging and bags of clothes in our WIR, it will be nice to be organised. Any tips for me?</div>
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Kathryn. XX</div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-12647849426999691992012-10-30T17:18:00.000+11:002012-10-30T17:18:36.402+11:00New Look 6803<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sunday afternoon I decided to use this Amy Butler 'Nigella' home decor weight fabric for New Look 6803. Now, it's not my usual colour pallete, but I love it none the less.</div>
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The pattern itself is so simple in its' construction ie; no zip, a few darts and simple neck interfacing, and it was made in just over an hour.</div>
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I have to say though, without the belt it does look like a bit of a sack.</div>
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Simple, no zip</div>
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A couple of darts et voila!</div>
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It's very comfortable and will be great for summer.</div>
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What have you been making for summer?</div>
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Kathryn. xx</div>
our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-23772849023484556782012-10-25T17:05:00.000+11:002012-10-25T17:05:34.981+11:00'You Sew Girl' A-Line skirt.......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week I finally had the chance to sew up <a href="http://nicolemdesign.blogspot.com.au/">Nikki's</a> A-Line Skirt (<a href="http://curlypops.bigcartel.com/product/you-sew-girl-a-line-skirt-pattern">You can buy yourself a copy here</a>) </div>
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I made the shorter version in some beautiful Rachel Ashwell heavy weight fabric that I have had in my cupboard for about 6 years. I haven't dared cut into it before now!</div>
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It is the perfect fit and feels really great on; perfect for us women with a defined waistline.</div>
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Nikki's instructions are incredibly detailed and easy to read and follow, with helpful photos too. This pattern is one that I can see myself using over and over again. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XBePj7D5Kv0/UIjUYvjfc8I/AAAAAAAACzs/6Tv2iHDO34E/s1600/P1280884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" oea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XBePj7D5Kv0/UIjUYvjfc8I/AAAAAAAACzs/6Tv2iHDO34E/s320/P1280884.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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'Thanks Nikki!', and Thanks Rachel Ashwell!</div>
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Kathryn. xx</div>
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our shabby cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1279379579628246458.post-52655399731809070342012-10-04T12:11:00.003+10:002012-10-04T12:26:08.445+10:00And another version.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You may remember that I have made <a href="http://ourshabbycottage.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/simplicity-2599.html">this top before</a>? </div>
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It is <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-1557-misses-tops.aspx">Simplicity 2599</a> and I love it; it is quick to make, fits like a glove and the style is really 'me'.</div>
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This time I made it from some really lovely light weight linen I have had in my stash for ages from one of the 'Mary Rose' collections, so it will be very cool for summer.</div>
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I made View D this time.</div>
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And used another pretty vintage Mother of Pearl button for the closure.</div>
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Kathryn. XX</div>
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