#upcylcling

[thimberlina]

A Sewing Room Miracle

Some things just never go to plan.

When they don’t go to plan in the sewing room, but the creative juices are flowing, a sewing room miracle can happen.

I printed off the pattern for the Pona jacket not knowing which fabric I’d choose to make it up in. I initially thought dark blue denim. I love denim and it goes with anything and everything in my wardrobe. So when my pattern was taped…

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[thimberlina]

#SundaySevens 99

Hi Folks! Here we are with another Sunday Sevens Double Bill, and looking back over the last 2 weeks and beyond it’s no wonder I’m not making any new garments!  I still love taking the pics and sharing them with you, and also looking back over my old posts too.  It’s so easy to forget all the good stuff that happens in life so it’s a good way of keep a little photo diary of the little things, and…

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[thimberlina]

McCalls 6521 - hats for ladies suffering from hair loss

McCalls 6521 – hats for ladies suffering from hair loss

My mum in law lost her hair 14 years. She wears wigs when out but prefers hats indoors as they’re cooler. I found a pattern for ladies who have suffered hair loss. They’re designed to cover the hair line.

I up-cycled a top for my first attempt and she loves it!

Here’s a pic of me modelling it, I’d tucked my hair inside.

It only took 1/2 hour and that included tracing the pattern! Much…

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[baddreamland]

[fivelittlesparrows]

This is such a good idea, and easy too.... Upcycled mittens from old sweaters. Love it!