Hi.

Welcome to my blog. I mainly post about my sewing projects, as Iā€™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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Paprika Pattern Ultraviolet Tee in Donna Wilson Fabric

Paprika Pattern Ultraviolet Tee in Donna Wilson Fabric

I made another Paprika Patterns Ultraviolet. I've had this Donna Wilson poplin for absolutely ever, bought in the John Lewis sale many moons ago. I really love it, back then my blog was oranges and apples, and oranges and pears is very close. It's very cute!


I got just 1.5 metres and I've never quite found a suitable pattern for that because while the actual fabric was normal width, not all of it is printed. But I've said before that this pattern is excellent for narrow fabrics!

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I did exactly the same thing as last time, this is view C (curved hem, longer length) size 12-14 in the larger D-F cup size option, I used bias binding to finish the neckline rather than a facing.


I did have a slight wobble immediately after finishing that it looked a bit scrubs, because of green undertones in the fabric (maybe more visible in artificial light in a room with green walls) but in the light of the day I don't think it does. I really enjoy wearing oversized things like this.


I'm not quite finished with this pattern yet, I want to make a dress length version in an African wax.

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Stashbusting Ashton Top

Stashbusting Ashton Top

Helen's Closet Avery leggings

Helen's Closet Avery leggings