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Fibre Mood ‘Jutta’ skirt

August 27, 2019November 28, 2019 oolongstitches2 Comments

I bought the latest issue of Fibre Mood on a whim; I didn't look too closely at the contents, I just saw a couple of patterns I liked and thought it was good value. I decided to make the Jutta skirt first because it looked easy and had an adjustable waist, so if the instructions… Continue reading Fibre Mood ‘Jutta’ skirt

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One Pattern, Two Very Different Dresses! (Simplicity 8413)

January 2, 2019December 19, 2018 oolongstitchesLeave a comment

For a while I've been looking for a easy project to introduce me to the wide and scary world of commercial patterns. I thought this was a good choice; it doesn't include anything super fiddly, and isn't too fitted. In the end I actually found several ways to make it even easier. When I toiled… Continue reading One Pattern, Two Very Different Dresses! (Simplicity 8413)