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Hospital Gown-style Nighties

Sewist — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:43:09 +0000

When an elderly female relative moved from a hospital ward into a care home, she needed new nighties in a style that would make it both comfortable to wear, and practical for the staff to help dress her. She had been wearing hospital gowns on the ward, so I decided to try and make some nighties in a similar style for her.

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Spring Cleaning

Sewist — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

I know that Spring Cleaning traditionally starts in the Spring…. but I decided on New Year’s Eve that it was time I actually sorted my fabrics. And I mean properly sorting them, not just looking at them and putting it all back in the cupboard again! I’m sure I’m not the only person who keeps […]

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Superbly warm and cosy Fox Joggers

Sewist — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

I had the opportunity to sew something from this amazingly warm fur-backed fox sweatshirt fabric. Of course my thought immediately went to another hoodie – but then I realised that what my winter wardrobe was really lacking, was a pair of warm joggers for winter walks. This was my first make using the Apostrophe Patterns […]

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Camp-a-long Critters

Sewist — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Do you remember the camping themed shirt I blogged about a couple of years ago? No? Well I’m not surprised, as it’s been so long, I hadn’t realised I’d not actually posted the finished shirt! It’s always a nerve-wracking process sewing the buttonholes when you’re pleased with the progress you’ve made. One tiny little mistake, […]

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Around the Block – Nautical Style

Sewist — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Going through my photos, I realised there were quite a few sewing projects that I hadn’t actually blogged, so be prepared for some random changes in my hair length with photos! This is the Around the Block Hoodie, which features a contrast diagonal panel across the bodice and sleeves, plus in-seam pockets and a cross-over […]

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A Flurry of Face Coverings

Sewist — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It was almost impossible to look at sewing posts last year without seeing at least one face covering, or a pattern for one. Some people were making hundreds of them to give away, others made hundreds to sell, and for a while I felt that I was “failing” for not making them or scrubs! However, […]

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Embroidered Cord over at Minerva

Sewist — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:52:00 +0000

I can’t believe I haven’t posted these here yet! I made these jeans last year, with some embroidered cord from Minerva. To make it fit on their new website (I had too many photos for a single post!), the blog post is split into three: One – Two – Three I’d never sewn with cord […]

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A very summery look – tropical shirt and shorts

Sewist — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

I’m excelling at non seasonal makes right now, but at least this one can help me dream of sunny summery days, when it’s dark and drizzly outside! My latest make is now live on the (new!) Minerva website! I split it into two posts, so you can read the shirt make first, then carry on […]

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Back to Minerva Crafts today….

Sewist — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:00:38 +0000

….with a lightweight Eden Jacket, made from this awesome Memory Raincoat fabric! I’ve been able to put this jacket through its paces in rain, and as long as it’s not torrential rain I’ve kept dry – torrential rain is another matter entirely, but my walking companion was wearing a purchased waterproof coat and that let […]

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Softshell Eden Jacket

Sewist — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:00:13 +0000

Ok, I admit I’m not exactly sewing seasonal projects right now! But I have managed to get the Softshell Eden Jacket finished…. and my Mum has already claimed it for herself! I wanted to make the topstitching quite noticeable, so I used some multicoloured Guttermann thread just to liven up the plain navy fabric. Unfortunately […]

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