Tag Archives: exposed zip

No more UFO sightings

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

This UFO was a UFO because it was way too tight through the hips. By a substantial amount (about 4 cm- the whole sorry tale is here). Jenny and Stephanie had some very good ideas about fixing the problem. But … Continue reading →

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The Big Winter Coat Finale

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Here it is, in the fading late afternoon winter sun. Everything is done, apart from taking it to the drycleaners for a professional pressing (I hope that’s why the hem doesn’t look perfectly smooth yet..) This has been a long … Continue reading →

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The Big Winter Coat Part 3

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

The sleeves have zips (thanks again to Tany for her great tutorial) The collar and facing are in, but the coat is still unlined and armless. The reason for my slow progress? I’m blaming delicious cheese platters.. and open fires … Continue reading →

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Skirt inspired by Christian Louboutin shoes

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

This was a fun project in between the seriousness of the RTW Tailoring Sew-a-long. I’d been wanting to try a tulip skirt with exposed zip for myself after having made one for Felicity. I didn’t have a metal zip the … Continue reading →

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Another straight skirt

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

A ‘quick and easy’ project after The Jacket that took forever? Good idea. I need a straight skirt for winter and making one now before I go overseas into very early spring is a great idea because I can take … Continue reading →

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