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Only Idiots Make Kilts in a Heatwave
A large dose of overconfidence was present when I declared I was going to make my husband a kilt. This was back in February, the wedding which provided the deadline was early August. Plenty of time right? I bought the Folkwear 152 Kilt Pattern and started the process of understanding how to make a kilt.…
Chandler Trousers – Could I BE any more in love with them?
I have made a grand total of 3 Chandlers, two trousers and one pair of shorts. The pattern was released in January 2020 by Brittani of Untitled Thoughts, just after I’d ‘locked in’ my Make Nine 2020! I really like the pattern shape with the flat front and the elasticated back. For my personal preference…
DIY Bridesmaids Dresses – All the details
Being in the middle of a global pandemic meant that creating complex fitted masterpieces for my bridesmaids was out. Also, the fact that I had 4 (down to 2 due to number constraints) meant that fitting and creating 4 bridesmaids dresses, a wedding dress and a suit between July and March, alongside a broken arm,…
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