Darcy Struble

I have just finished a 2+2 skirt, the first for me but I have had this pattern for quite a while, just didn’t have a little girl to fit into the size range.

Next I have a hot pink hopscotch.

I have just completed my second skirt for the challenge. It happens to be a first for me though as I haven’t had a proper opportunity to try out the 2+2 pattern. I forgot to add a tag though so I suppose I will have to find a suitable spot.

I used a really pretty piece of pink pinwale corduroy. Thank goodness for remnant pieces and small sized…[Read more]

I have just completed my second skirt for the challenge. It happens to be a first for me though as I haven’t had a proper opportunity to try out the 2+2 pattern. I forgot to add a tag though so I suppose I will have to find a suitable spot.

I used a really pretty piece of pink pinwale corduroy. Thank goodness for remnant pieces and small sized…[Read more]

Sounds like you did a servicable job cybele. That’s one thing I do miss about my childhood and that is tap dancing!

Sounds like you did a servicable job cybele. That’s one thing I do miss about my childhood and that is tap dancing!

Forgetting where I put a pattern whilst planning a project and then ordering the digital version out of desperation, printing a copy and then finding the original paper pattern under the fabric I intended to use with it!

I am half way through constructing skirt number two. Have taken a break to turn in for the night and listen to dh’s snores (oh joy!). I have given myself permission to get on with joining in the skirt challenge since I have been relieved of formal dress sewing duties (thank goodness for that).

This 2+2 skirt is in a light pink corduroy, a remnant…[Read more]

I am half way through constructing skirt number two. Have taken a break to turn in for the night and listen to dh’s snores (oh joy!). I have given myself permission to get on with joining in the skirt challenge since I have been relieved of formal dress sewing duties (thank goodness for that).

This 2+2 skirt is in a light pink corduroy, a remnant…[Read more]

I still love Alexandra or Charlotte for her though. And I would think they may even use Catherine as this would have ties to not only Catherine herself but to her maternal family.

I still love Alexandra or Charlotte for her though. And I would think they may even use Catherine as this would have ties to not only Catherine herself but to her maternal family.

Elizabeth has to be in there somewhere! And if they were to use a name from Diana, I tip Frances not Diana.

Elizabeth has to be in there somewhere! And if they were to use a name from Diana, I tip Frances not Diana.

Elizabeth has to be in there somewhere!

A baby girl for the Duchess of Cambridge, so exciting!

A baby girl for the Duchess of Cambridge, so exciting!

I just found this via instagram http://www.stitchingupparis.com How awesome would a guided shopping tour of the out of the way fabric stores of Paris be?! Possibly too late for @mariasasse but maybe of use here as a reference.

I have Simplicity 1506 and 2741 but haven’t tried them as yet. One of them is for blokes on the heftier side and it also has boys sizes.

I spent a couple of hours making a teeny tiny music class skirt in mulberry drill. The 6-12 month size looks huge against the 0-3 sized garments but its still jolly tiny.

I just need to add elastic and photograph.

But in the meantime, I am on to the next…..

I have just whipped up the tiniest music class skirt! Its so cute!