Dreaming of…warm November times

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Dreaming of Avonlea

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In more ways than one. Number one – because we went to the beach last Friday and it was positively sunny! And Number two – because I just made a warm ‘coat’. I say ‘coat’ rather than coat, as I … Continue reading →

Dreaming of…polka dot perfection

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Dreaming of Avonlea

I feel like I say this every other post, but I strongly feel that polka dots make everything better! Especially when they’re navy and white. This is the fourth and final (for now) skirt that I made from remnants in … Continue reading →

Dreaming of … wardrobe basics

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Dreaming of Avonlea

Just like I mentioned in my last post, I’ve recently been using up some of the smaller bits of fabric in my stash. One such piece was a strip of thick, navy gabardine, which transformed nicely into a pleated skirt. … Continue reading →

Dreaming of…stylish separates

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Dreaming of Avonlea

Recently, I’ve been having a sort out of my sewing patterns and fabric stash. I have a list of sewing patterns I want to make this year – mostly dresses, and a bookshelf full of fabric that I must use … Continue reading →

Dreaming of…polka, polka everywhere and not a drop to spare

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Dreaming of Avonlea

So, you’ve seen version 1 of Simplicty 2444, worn in Salzburg. Version 2 takes us to Vienna, where I’d like to say it was warmer, but the sun is deceptive and the wind, biting! This second one is made using … Continue reading →