Over the last 2 weeks, I slowly traced and cut the fabric for 3 different dresses that I had on my ‘to make’ list. I really hate tracing patterns & cutting fabric out so I decided to get this done all at once so that I could just get on with the construction of the dresses when I was ready.
Continue reading ➞ A Lilou in Downtown Mobile
Time for Sunday Sevens again! 🙂
1. I completed this dress, which will be blogged about today and will be my entry for the TMS dress week.
Continue reading ➞ Sunday Sevens #39
This week I’m treating you all to an extra photo! I meant to include this last week as technically it was bought on Saturday but I did forget! When we were in Joanns buying home things, I couldn’t pass up a fabric bargain! I bought these fabrics…4 of them are 2-3 yard cuts. They were on the sale cart for $1.50 & $2 a yard AND I got an extra 20% off 🙂 I can feel a few summery cotton dresses being made!
Continue reading ➞ Sunday Sevens #38
My last make was the 1589a top with the peep hole back. Even though I have since altered the straps slightly, I really like the fit and style of it. I’m after a few tops that are light and not too long, allowing me to wear them with jeans, skirts or shorts. As the fit was nice and the top itself was relatively easy to make, I decided on giving view B a shot last week.
Continue reading ➞ Another view, Another Favourite!
Yey! Back to posting on a Sunday! Well, technically it is Sunday in the US but Monday in the UK 🙂
I feel like I have really got into the swing of things this week and have been quite productive!
1. They are replacing a lot of the roofing at the apartments and the building work puts Maisy off walking. She lays down every time we pass a large vehicle or a skip! Fun!
Continue reading ➞ Sunday Sevens #36
Well, this is an extremely late post! Sorry about that 
We have had a busy weekend and I just couldn’t face sitting in front of the laptop to blog last night!
Anyway, here are seven photos from my week. 🙂
1. Maisy has been getting comfy in between our pillows this week! I couldn’t do anything else but smile every time I went into our bedroom.
Continue reading ➞ Sunday (Monday!!) Sevens #35
threads + bobbins 