Audrey · fabric scraps · MMM12 · Vogue 1739

tubes and strips – part two

Idea for scraps of fabric Number Two:  Tubular Belles (Even worse?  I certainly thought so!) Necessity being the mother of invention I thought that perhaps it might be wise to have some me-made jewellery to help me through MMM12.  In Southern England it has after all been the wettest April in over 100 years, my… Continue reading tubes and strips – part two

Audrey · bows and buckles · Buds · buttons · Liberty red Carline · Liberty trees of blue · One Pattern · One Week · OWOP · powder blue · Sewing · Vogue 1739

Oh wow! That was OWOP

There were ups – the beautiful blue skies, the warmth, the Spring flowers, the optimism that I would succeed.  There were downs – would I ever take a decent photo of the dresses without a handy helper?  What is going on with my hair and why am I pulling that ridiculous face?  There was also… Continue reading Oh wow! That was OWOP

Audrey · One Pattern · One Week · OWOP · Sewing · Vogue 1739

Back in black

Have to confess to a little mid-week OWOP ennui. *Adopt conspiratorial whisper*  “Shall we just slip into a little pair of cotton trousers?  It’s so beautifully, joyously SPRING outside.” “No, you can’t.  You promised yourself that you would follow through with OWOP.” ” But the only dress that’s truly appropriate for work is Audrey and Audrey’s… Continue reading Back in black