Month: Nov 2023

• 13th Nov 2023

  Mum’s Christmas Present pt2

  See Part 1 for the attempts at making her a block. While the block isn’t perfect for blouses/tailored jackets, it is good enough for what I need to make her present. I did also eventually give in and ask her opinion on the top. So I now have a first attempt at a complete pattern…
• 13th Nov 2023

  Christmas is busy this year

  The last time I was at my folks, I had a conversation that went somewhere along these lines…. Dad: You don’t need to buy me anything for Christmas this year. Me: Ok, why? Dad: You can make me a waistcoat instead. I liked the one you were wearing the other month and I fancy one…