Picnic Blanket Dress

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Dreaming of Avonlea

For our wedding, I bought a load of big pieces of fabric to use as picnic blankets. After the wedding it seemed like a waste to just get rid of the fabric. So I turned one of the pieces into … Continue reading →

Jersey floral tops

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Dreaming of Avonlea

Ah the simplicity of jersey. So quick. So much easier to fit. So much more comfy! After such a busy summer, I went on quite a jersey kick. I’ve already shown you one jersey dress, here are 2 very simple … Continue reading →

I always forget the before photos.

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Dreaming of Avonlea

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But I promise that this used to be a skirt of my mum’s. A couple of weeks ago we met our wedding caterers for a food tasting session (the best kind of sessions!) and had a little walk around the … Continue reading →

Dreaming of … me time

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Dreaming of Avonlea

I’m having a bit of down time in school at the moment, which is lovely. We’re doing lots of activities that don’t produce marking, which means I have evenings to do what I want with. Sewing. Obv. I have got … Continue reading →

Dreaming of…pretty-fying pieces

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Dreaming of Avonlea

Step 1: Make a simple vest top. (I traced an existing top onto this skirt, which I never wore.) Step 2: Add some pretty embellishments. (I pleated a length of cotton lace trim – made easier by the zig-zagged edge … Continue reading →