Hi.

Welcome to my blog. I mainly post about my sewing projects, as I’m building a colourful and comfortable everyday wardrobe suitable for a working mum of primary school children. I really love African wax fabric, so that features heavily. I also occassionally post about family life in Edinburgh and travel. Hope you have a nice stay!

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Georgia and Xanele playset

Georgia and Xanele playset

Last 2022 make, finally! Actually two makes, the shorts and the top, but in matching fabric, so like a playset. I only have this one full body picture of the set for sone reason so have stuck in another one from when I wore it in Paris. I look quite sweaty, it was hot!

Patterns: The shorts are the French Navy Patterns Xanele shorts (same as the Xanale longs); the top is an Elizabeth Suzann Georgia Tee

Sizes: Size G for the shorts; ‘one size’ for the top

Fabric: this check is from Merchant and Mills, they were discontinuing it so I impulse bought it. It's a linen, one of the stripes is orange the other pale pink

Adjustments: Full seat adjustment on the shorts, like I always do. No adjustment on the top

The shorts feel dressier than the Pietra shorts, and don't ride up between my thighs as much. The pleats make a good front and the turn ups make them see more finished, I think

Can't wait for it to be summer so I can wear this again!

My 2022 Makes

My 2022 Makes

Sorrento bucket hat

Sorrento bucket hat