Monthly Archives: July 2011

Outfit – Big Sleeves and New Skirt Pattern

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Angela

Do you remember ages ago when I was designing something and showed you the fabric here? Well I’ve finally finished it! I made this cute skirt! The fabric is a light weight wool crepe and I lined it too, in … Continue reading →

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Tassels and Secrets

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Angela

I have been so incredibly busy lately and my head is buzzing with about a billion different thoughts. In a good way, though. One of the things I’ve been busy doing is teaching myself how to make tassels. I love … Continue reading →

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How to Overcast Seams by Hand

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Angela

Whether sewing clothes or craft projects, if a seam is not completed enclosed (e.g. in a lined jacket), the seam will need to be overcast in some manner in order to prevent it from fraying. I firmly believe that there’s … Continue reading →

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Links à la Mode

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Angela

I was lucky enough to be featured in this week’s Links à la Mode, a selection of 20 quality posts from around the fashion blogosphere put together by Independent Fashion Bloggers. Do check out some of this week’s links! There … Continue reading →

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Monochromatic Comfort Outfit

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Angela

This is my favourite jumper and it has been in very high rotation this winter. It’s super cosy and comfortable and it lends itself to a variety of styling possibilities. Today I’ve teamed it with a houndstooth pencil skirt that I … Continue reading →

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DIY Simple Zippered Purse

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Angela

Matt bought me a gorgeous new handbag on the weekend because he knows I’ve been longing for a black handbag for ages! Yay! (Isn’t he the sweetest?) I love how it’s roomy enough to fit my camera and a book … Continue reading →

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Learn to Back Stitch

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Angela

If you are making something by hand and need to sew really strong seams, back stitch is ideal. It is much stronger and more secure than running stitch. It’s slightly more involved than running stitch, but it’s still very simple … Continue reading →

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Considering Colour

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Angela

Does your wardrobe have a particular colour scheme? When you go shopping do you look for clothes in certain colours to work with what you already own? In a book I’m reading (which I talked about a little here), it … Continue reading →

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‘Hi There’

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Angela

I just love the bold blue colour of this dress and the bow detail is so cute. It always brightens my mood and it’s super comfy, too. It’s made from a cotton/cashmere blend so it’s surprisingly warm when layered with … Continue reading →

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DIY Retro Bow Headband

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Angela

I love all things vintage, retro or just vintage inspired. This bow headband is a fun way to add some retro style to a messy bun. I whipped this one up yesterday and am thinking I’d also like to make … Continue reading →

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