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– I used to make quite a few of my own clothes. Haven't done so much of that lately, but it would be good to get back into it. I have fabrics waiting. I think about this simple green dress quite often. It got lost somewhere during our last house move. I wonder where it lives now? You can find details on the pattern, etc here

These patchwork bags were made from an old, falling-apart quilt that I was sent anonymously. That was an amazing gesture. Thank you, if you're reading this.

– And for a while there I really loved making cushions from old and unusual pieces of fabric that I found on my travels. I really love this dahlia (?) print fabric. There's something about that pink and gold colour, side by side.

I hope you're having a good week. See you tomorrow.

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12 responses to “other augusts, cut and sewn”

  1. Marina Avatar

    Thank you for the lovely sewing inspiration Melissa! You should definitely make some more of those dresses!
    Marina 🙂

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  2. Zara Avatar

    How generous to be gifted the pretty patchwork. and you’ve really put it to good use repurposed into bags. x

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  3. Ananasa Avatar

    That dress is just too beautiful, really! And the patchwork is simply amazing! Thank you for the inspiration and your creativity
    Ananasa.com – Home For Handmade Collaboration

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  4. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Hi
    Nice to see some of your photos again. Hope the Wellington weather is treating you well at the moment.
    Cheers
    Karen
    Newcastle

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  5. Nancy Cook Avatar

    love that dress
    i remember these projects. nice to see them again.

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  6. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    Do you know what the pattern was for the pretty green dress? I like it too.

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  7. Linda Farquharson Avatar
    Linda Farquharson

    Lovely to see my old quilt having a whole new life – I’m so glad I sent it to you!
    Linda

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  8. Angela Avatar

    Your dress is so darling!

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  9. Katerina Avatar
    Katerina

    I love the dress and the bags.
    With love from Greece

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