Some sewing to pass the time in Lockdown

This is Clara, a primitive doll, with her favourite monkey. I so enjoyed making her and her clothes.  Clara has now gone to her forever home and I am busy making the next one. More about that soon...

An apron to match my curtains!

I just completed an apron with two pockets from one of Marina's patterns at Frocks and Frolics.  It turned out really well and I am pleased with it.  I didn't need to buy any material because I used up some scraps I already had in my stash.

Link to pattern acquisition, www.frocksandfrolics.com

A special 30% off offer from Frocks and Frolics for Easter!

A Knitted Tea Cosy

As the weather has been so horrible in the U.K. lately, I decided to pass the time by knitting myself a new tea cosy.  If the bad weather continues, I should soon finish it!

How to make snaps for your children's clothes using a Prym Vario Pliers Tool

Something new to try if you haven't already.  I have to say I've had mixed success with these.  They don't always work. Be warned!  Try it a few times on a scrap piece of fabric before you do it on the garment you are making...

My Latest Project - The Georgina Dress

I recently bought some very pretty cotton material with pictures of Peter Rabbit on it - just right I thought, for my next project, which will be the Georgina dress from Frocks and Frolics. I love Peter Rabbit and I hope my newest little grand-daughter will too.

This dress is aimed at beginners and there is a lovely video to go with it. Marina steers you through from start to finish, making it so easy to follow and avoid mistakes before they happen.

Hopefully I will soon have a picture of my grand-daughter wearing the dress, to complete the sequence.

Happy sewing!

Vintage knitted baby dress

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I love making these pretty little baby dresses in a vintage style. This time I made it in teal, but it can look good in other colours too. See the side panel for the pink version.