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Last year I made an epic @megannielsenpatterns Cot

Last year I made an epic @megannielsenpatterns Cottesloe swimsuit (togs!) out of this dreamy ice cream fabric designed by @elliewhittakerstudio. After wearing them for a week I wasn’t happy with the bra cups and lining so tossed them in the back of my cupboard. I’m heading up to see my folks for the first time in 18 months and a central Queensland trip tends to mean swimming so I finally decided to get these sorted. It took 3.5 hours to unpick all of the overlocking and triple zig zag stitch (see photo 2 for a progress shot) but I have all the requisite pieces and notions and am ready to get this started again! Four evenings, one pair of togs to create... wish me luck! 🍀

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Image descriptions (1) a white hand holds a black wire basket against a white wall. there is a monstera leaf in the bottom right of the photo (hi Monte!) in the basket is lilac swim fabric, beige swim lining, elastic, a spool of thread and an iPad with a pattern on it (2) on a white surface is the fabric from the basket, a pile of elastic with thread sticking out of it, a quick unpick and a huge tangle of lilac and cream thread.

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Feeling super excited about my summer sewing plans

Feeling super excited about my summer sewing plans! I’m thinking a @helens__closet Ashton for the seagulls, a festival blue floral @paper_theory Zadie and the pink proteas will be some form of sleeves less or short sleeved frock. Just need to decide what pattern 🤔 All fabrics grabbed from @spotlightstores at ninja speed this morning 🏎 Fabrics designed by @kirstenkatzart 🎨

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image description: three fabrics are fanned out on a white surface. the fabrics are all brightly coloured with bold designs including a seagull on the bottom and florals on the top two.

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You know you have a winner when you get photos the

You know you have a winner when you get photos the day after you sew it! This is my latest @truebias Ogden Cami and this version is in the improved sizing range that covers sizes 14 to 30. I’m super stoked with this (and totally inspired by @_busylizzie to see this up) because the pattern now has bust darts (that hit in the right places for me!) and wider straps. Yay! I’ve used some super cute Rifle Paper Co designed rayon from @cottonandsteel which I picked up at @thestitchingroom2606. Construction thoughts and details (aka the most epic fabric tetris ever) are on the blog. Also, these are a pair of @cashmerette Calder Shorts sewn up in @wearethefabricstore chambray linen and I love them even though they’re much shorter than I anticipated. #havelegswillwearshorts

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image descriptions: a white woman with brunette ombre hair is infant of a white wall. there is monstera leaves to the left and a bookcase crammed with sewing and knitting goodies on the right. she is wearing a pink tropical print camisole top and a pair of chambray linen shorts. the fabric has different leaves, flowers and birds on it. the shorts have a mullet vibe with a flat panel at the front and an elastic waist at the back.

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Woohoo for finally grabbing some time at my machin

Woohoo for finally grabbing some time at my machine! I finally used the @riflepaperco rayon I grabbed from @thestitchingroom2606 at the start of the year to make up the darted version of the @truebias Ogden Cami. Really digging the wider straps and the darts seem to be placed super well to 9:30pm Amanda but she can’t be trusted as that is past her sewing curfew so I’ll double check it again and report back 😂 This feels like the perfect start to a summer wardrobe!

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image description: a pink rayon camisole hangs on a wooden hanger against a white wall. there is part of a monstera leaf in the bottom right. the cami has a floral print with toucans and parrots. it’s super cute!

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Life is hard when you get your summer haircut and

Life is hard when you get your summer haircut and your luxurious scruff is removed! Beanie had the sulks this morning and was still curled up when I went to work. Swipe to see her pre-trim scruff!

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image descriptions (1) a smol bearded ginger dog with velvety dark ears is curled up on a bed asleep. there are light wood slats on the wall. (2) the same smol dog is very scruffy. she is on a light wood floor.

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#jellybeanthegriff #griffonsofinstagram #griffonbruxellois #brusselsgriffon #grumpygriffons #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram

A massive thanks to everyone who has taken part in

A massive thanks to everyone who has taken part in Sewvember this year! I hope you have had a great time sharing a bit more about yourself, meeting some new-to-you sewists and playing around with the stories templates. If you have any ideas/feedback on ways to tweak and improve please let me know in the comments below or via DM. And any suggestions for topics or template for next year is most welcome! Have a wonderful Sunday ☺️

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image description: the background is colourful shapes with a translucent smaller white square on top. the text reads: #BPsewvember2020 thank you hosted by @bimbleandpimble

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November 7 Treat One of my favourite things to d

November 7 Treat One of my favourite things to do is sit down with a podcast, make a cup of tea (Canberra Breakfast from T2) and take some time to knit. I’m super happy because I’m just finishing my first sock with this super cheerful yarn from @threemumsyarn. Viva la rainbow yarn!

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image description: a mostly finished hand knit sock lies on a white surface. the sock is grey speckled with rainbow colours, has a tiny cable down one side and the toe isn’t finished. there is metal knitting needles, a judgemental unicorn stitch marker and a ball of yarn as well.

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