Archibald the draft snake November 10, 2009
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Leopold the draft snake November 9, 2009
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I’ve just listed this very sweet draft snake in my etsy store.
His name is Leopold.
He likes: croquet, croquettes and croque monsieurs
He disklies: crocodiles, croquembouche, and crocs
He’s keeping Harriet company at the moment, Archibald will be joining them shortly!
Hazel the ruffled hedgehog November 8, 2009
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My little niece Sofia turns 2 next week, and I wanted to make her a special toy for her birthday.
I found this great tutorial for making a ruffled hedgehog on the lovely blog Matsutake. I’m pretty sure that Katie’s version is much more petite than Hazel, like handful size. But that’s ok, Hazel is more the size of an actual hedgehog, and I like that.
I made Hazel out of a great printed vintage polyester shirt that Mum gave to me a while back. It wasn’t the right style or shape for me, so i’m glad it’s been upcycled!
The purple and black ruffles are made from felt. They took ages to sew on, I didn’t want to have any issues with a little person being able to pull them off and choke on them.
Hazel is in the post and on the way to Sofia now, I think they’re going to make very fine friends indeed!
Frocktober day 30 October 30, 2009
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One day of my Frocktober pledge to go people! If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time!
Today’s Frock is a Lotus wrap that i’ve tied with a little creativity to make a super comfortable drapey frock. They’re made from vintage indian sari silk, which is so lovely and soft to wear against the skin.
You’ll have to excuse my expression in the above photo. A neighbour has been noisily clearing his throat for about two hours now, not the nicest thing to hear while you’re trying to get some photos taken. Or any time, for that matter!
Remember, if you would like to support the Australian Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation during the month of Frocktober you can. Click here to donate.
My registration number is 539381. (you can put the registration number in the final page of your paypal payment).
Frocktober day 28 October 28, 2009
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Today’s Frocktober frock is a work in progress. I’m wearing it today, mostly, unless it’s under the sewing machine needle or the iron. It used to be my mothers, i’m not sure how old she was when she wore it. It’s been made without any overlocking, so it must have been made by my grandmother for my mother when she was a teenager. Someone (probably Nana) has hacked at the back of it to remove the zip, so there is a huge hole where fabric should be. I’m trying to work out the best way to fix it and make it wearable, it’s definitely a challenge. I’m thinking of taking off the sleeves and giving it a nice low back – what do you think? Any ideas? I’m a little stuck and the moment!
The most excellent thing about this is that it fits me! How cool is it that a dress my teeny tiny mother used to wear when she was young fits me! Yay!!
Remember, if you would like to support the Australian Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation during the month of Frocktober you can. Click here to donate.
My registration number is 539381. (you can put the registration number in the final page of your paypal payment).
Frocktober day 22 October 22, 2009
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Today’s frocktober frock is an old refashion of mine. I’m very proud of it :)
This is my go-to dress. I wear it at least once a week, and the style is great for cycling in (with tights of course).
Remember, if you would like to support the Australian Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation during the month of Frocktober you can. Click here to donate.
My registration number is 539381. (you can put the registration number in the final page of your paypal payment).
Frocktober day 10 October 10, 2009
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It’s the 10th of Frocktober today – I’m 1/3 of the way through!
This dress was given to me by my friend Janne. I wrote about it earlier this year.
It’s super short on me, dangerously so! Paired with tights and my trusty chucks it makes a really fun outfit.
Remember, if you want to support the Australian Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation during the month of Frocktober you can. Click here to donate.
My registration number is 539381. (you can put the registration number in the final page of your paypal payment).
Frocktober day 9 October 9, 2009
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My friend Maree came over a couple of weeks back with a pair of woolen pants that she no longer wanted. They were really nice quality Veronika Maine wool crepe wide legged pants. They were worn in a few spots, but otherwise were still in pretty good condition. I popped them onto my fabric pile and left them alone. This morning I woke up wishing I had another woolen dress to wear for Frocktober, because most of my dresses are pretty summer cotton numbers, and it’s been so cold here in the last week. I remembered the woolen pants this morning while I was deciding what to wear. I sliced up the centre seam in the leg, and removed the pockets, waist band and fly. Then I ironed the fabric and turned it into this dress!
There was a little patch on the back heel of the pants where they had been rubbed through and repaired. I’ve put these colourful buttons on to cover up the marks.
Joh and I are heading over to Maree’s house tonight for dinner, I can’t wait to see what she thinks when I tell her what i’ve done with her pants! I wonder if she will recognise them?
Remember, if you want to support the Australian Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation during the month of Frocktober you can. Click here to donate.
My registration number is 539381. (you can put the registration number in the final page of your paypal payment).
Frocktober day 8 October 8, 2009
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Frocktober day 8, and I made another dress!
I have a stack of old patterns from Mum, and I used one of hers as a rough guide to make this for myself. I didn’t follow any of the instructions, just used the template to cut out the fabric and to work out where to put the waist band. The bias binding at the waist is supposed to go inside the dress, but I quite liked the look of it as it was so I left it on the outside. It has elastic at the waist and also at the top seam. I think the top is still too big on me so i’ll probably take it in a bit.
This cost me nothing – the thread, bias binding, and elastic came from Mum; the fabric from my stash. I got in when I was on holiday in Bangalow last year with Mum and Dad. We went in to the Country Women’s Association store and they gave me a huge pile of fabric for free! There were all kinds of cool bits and pieces, i’ve been slowly working my way through them all.
I’m not sure how long I want it, so for the moment the bottom seam is unhemmed. I’ll probably leave it longish though, it will be nice for summer bbqs and picnics.
It’s so windy outside today, so i’m wearing today’s frock with woolen leggings and a cardigan. But that still counts, right?!
Remember, if you want to support the Australian Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation during the month of Frocktober you can. Click here to donate.
My registration number is 539381. (you can put the registration number in the final page of your paypal payment).
Harriet October 1, 2009
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EDIT: Harriet has now been listed in my Etsy store. Go on, make our day and buy her!!
Meet Harriet.
Harriet is a door snake.
She keeps you toasty warm by staying close to the door and keeping drafts out. She’s also very useful if your city happens to have a dust storm.
She likes: boys, new stockings and peanuts.
She dislikes: dust storms, things that bite and sneezing.
She’s made from completely recycled materials.
She’s now in the craftyllama etsy store. For now, she’s keeping guard at our front door, making me laugh every time I walk past.
