Hello! It’s been a while. On my kitchen table today last night….
….some gorgeous fabric from Sew La La*, the pattern for a long coveted Washi Dress**, a roll of Swedish tracing paper*** and a 2 yard length of white cotton, to make a toile, found in a local charity shop for the princely sum of £1.50. Bargain!
I blogged about a brilliant project I was taking part in back in November and I’m sad to say I’ve not made much of all those plans. Last night we had our weekly virtual Sew-A-Long, hosted by Morwhenna on Facebook. It gave me the push I needed to gather everything together ready to get started.
I’ve showed you mine, are you going to share yours?
* I can highly recommend Sew La La for fast and friendly service. As well as a range of very reasonably priced cottons there is an array of haberdashery, including some wonderful patterned bias bindings and heart shaped Union Jack buttons. Oh my!
** Originally the pattern was only available as a download to print out at home and I didn’t fancy trying to put together a jigsaw of A4 paper with yards of sticky tape!
*** I eventually tracked down a UK supplier with the help of a kind lady on Twitter.
How lovely. Happy sewing.
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A x #57
You and your links cost me money!!! ... Dare I click it lol
ReplyDeleteSorry Sandra! I'm thinking perhaps you should step away from the ipad right now. Fx
ReplyDeleteLooks like you will be busy - enjoy! x Jo
ReplyDeleteStop with your fabric porn sites. I am not going to click another of your dangerous links.
ReplyDeleteJakixx
Oh, and a Washi dress???
I too am intrigued by the 'Washi dress', you must tell us more, Have a great week, Hugs,xx Shaz #74
ReplyDeleteI'm really interested in seeing how the washi dress comes together. Please show us more :)
ReplyDeleteMe too wondering about the Washi dress - will be back for a nosey! Meanwhile I'm off to have a look ar Sew La La. Happy Wednesday. :o)
ReplyDeleteSue x (MiniOwner@127)
That looks an awesome pattern, very versatile. *ahem* If you accidently make one too many I could take one off your hands... ;D
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
Laura
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Washi is so trending everywhere! I didn't know they made a dress pattern too! I hope I am around to check back and see your results! Tamika #125
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric, absolutely gorgeous and the links to the washi pattern is fab.... I followed links to the tutorials, there are some awesome ideas there. I like that Made by Rae site, she's good.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever fancy a trip to Salisbury, I'd be happy to be your Personal Shopper! I know a lot of great little shops :) what d'ya think??
Hugs, LLJ 44xx
Oh I LOVE this fabric, and the pattern for the dress is super cute! I had forgotten about your "love what you wear" project, but I remember thinking at the time that it would be a challenge I probably couldn't take on myself.
ReplyDeleteI seems we WOYWW have gone all fabric mad with super sewing. I love the cute lollipop? fabric. I'm not sure what a washi dress is so I hope you will post a pic when you have finished it
ReplyDeleteHave a great WOYWW
janet #38
Really pretty fabric and the dress looks lovely - I will be watching with interest as to how you get on. I would love to join in with the challenge but need to brush up my sewing skills first and banish the demons of secondary school needlework classes!!
ReplyDeleteKaren x
Cute dress. I look forward to seeing the dress you make from the pattern
ReplyDeleteApril #133
Nice fabric! Good luck with the sewing. Hw
ReplyDeleteThat should be ...Happy WOYWW! Nan 28
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric!! Seems like a great project :)
ReplyDeleteI am doing WOYWW too, it gives me some focus for my blog:) I'm enjoying seeing what others are up to :)
The dress pattern looks really cute...hope you can show us the finished product. I gave up fashion sewing a long time ago...no patience for it I'm afraid. Enjoy your project!!
ReplyDeleteSara J #22
Oooh love that fabric and the Washi dress looks so cute and flattering, love it! Can't wait to see the finished dress :)
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing how this comes out.. love to visit your blog Fi.... its always an interesting read :D
ReplyDeleteLisa
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belated WOYWW wishes a washi dress! sounds interesting I now need to click on all the links as im nosey thanks for sharing and I like the fab ric have good week Andrea#77
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing up that Washi pattern, so will watch with interest to see how yours comes out. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely material and I can't wait to see your washi dress x
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