Some bag making

One of the project for my workshops after the summer holidays is sewing a shopping/tote bag. They can be made from various kind of fabrics like denim, cotton, oilcloth, twill and even curtain fabrics. They have plenty of room for embellishments with appliques or ribbons and can be made with a zip, press button or normal button for fastening. The choice is yours...

New things for me

After mainly sewing for Leoni and the shop for the past days, weeks, months, I felt it was time again I did something for me. Both patterns are from the OTTOBRE women 2/2012, the trousers have a great fit, very comfortable, and almost perfect as I only straightened and lengthened the legs a little (but just because I liked it). The tunic is in it's original version much wider but it felt like wearing a sack so I took 4cm off on each side and not it sits fine on me. All I need now is a nice sun tan....

Spaces available

I still have some spaces available for the sewing workshops in May and June, beginners to advanced learners, so please check out the programme for more details:

http://www.dotsnstripes.co.uk/workshops.pdf

It was Pinafore day today - and the three ladies had lovely and very productive day. Please excuse the funny angle of the photos, I can assure you all dresses were symmetrical :-)

Debbie made a lovely, summery pinafore in cute cotton print

 Sally promised her 3yr old daughter to bring a dress home - and she did a perfect job

And Barbara added an extra frill to her autumnal pinafore in fine baby cord.

Another LORE top in cool stars jersey, surely summer is coming at some point....?

Trousers workshop

From cutting out the fabrics, inserting a zip to finishing the hems: the ladies who came to my workshop on Monday thoroughly enjoyed making two lovely pairs of girly trousers:

As promised, here's the girl's version of the HENRI trousers in lightweight cotton poplin, 3/4 length: