Wednesday 1 May 2013

Handmade spring clean winners and a new sewing recruit

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic response to my last post, I was thrilled to see how many readers were interested in my handmade clothes. It's also really satisfying to know that all of my beloved items will be going to good homes, and won't have to end their days in a charity shop just yet.

So, without further ado, here are the winners….
The Sencha blouse goes to Stacey from a state of flux 


The Pendrell blouse goes to Rachel Holt


The Banksia top goes to Amy from Second Fiddle


The Socialite dress goes to Fiona Law 


The Sorbetto top goes to Rosie at Old Magnolia Tree 


Hoorah, please email me your addresses ladies and I'll get them out to you in the next few days.

In other news, I had the pleasure of helping my friend Diane on her road to sewing greatness this morning. She bought a sewing machine a year ago in a fit of enthusiasm, but has been too scared to use it. Spurred on by The Great British Sewing Bee and the desperate need to hem a pair of trousers, she brought her lovely, sparkly new machine round to my pad.  


Look - a straight line of sewing!


Together, we managed to thread the machine and she then practised sewing in straight lines. After a few minutes, she was sewing like the wind, an absolute natural, all she'd needed was somebody to explain the basics. 

I love this pic - sheer joy at the sight of her own stitches!


I know it's only baby steps at the moment, but I was over the moon to be able to help and I really hope this is the start of a whole new sewing chapter for her. She only lives a few doors away so she has a ready-made helper on tap (me) if she gets stuck.  Yay for sewing! x


16 comments:

  1. It is so wonderful to see the enjoyment so many are finding in the art of sewing :) And congratulations to everyone that will be receiving your lovely garments Jane :) m.

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  2. It's such a good feeling when you manage to convert someone new, isn't it. I had a lovely evening teaching a friend to sew her own Mathilde the other month after she tried to get me to make her one and I convinced her she could do it herself. She'd made a couple of bags before but never garments. A few hours, a lot of laughs and a bottle of wine later and she was well on her way. I think we all have a duty to spread the word and show everyone what they're missing :)

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    1. Ah that's wonderful, I'd love to help Diane make something to wear too. x

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  3. Great post, great action. It must be a great joy to initiate someone in doing something with her own hands. After all those years it is still a great feeling for me whenever I finish sewing a piece of garment, so I totally relate to her beautiful laughter.

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  4. That's brilliant, Jane - spreading the love. On a much more important note - we have the same kettle!

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    1. That's a VERY important note - we both clearly have immaculate taste. On an even MORE important note, you and Diane have the same dog - only hers is a boy dog called Geoff!! x

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  5. Hurray for Jane! Me and my trusty machine (Bernard) are raring to go - after a long, lugubrious 'settling in' period we are now bosom buddies! Thanks a million Jane for your patience and perseverance, you rock! Diane x

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    1. The pleasure was all mine Diane. Bernard... what a splendid name! x

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  6. You've let yourself in for an eternity of pinning her into her sewing projects now! But so nice to pass on a bit of knowledge and skill.

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  7. That must be such a nice and rewarding feeling for you both. How lovely to be able to share it with a friend. Enjoy yourselves! :)

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  8. Yay for spreading the love! Well done Jane and good luck Diane!

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  9. I love how happy your friend look, what a great day together

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  10. Wow I'd love to have a helper like you on tap too. Your friend looks so very happy with her sewing. There's nothing quite like the thrill of your first sewing project is there, even if there is only straight lines.
    Thank you so much for selecting me for the blouse. I'm so excited to see it. The only problem is that I cant email you becuase the email link brings me straight into outlook and I don't have mine set up. Would you mind replying to my comment by email and then I'll get your address from there. Sorry for being a pain in the behind. Yippeee I'm so very excited!
    Rosie xx

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    1. Sorry Rosie, I'm such a halfwit when it comes to technology, I don't actually know how to reply to the comment by email (oh the shame). My email address is janemarland2@btinternet.com. Hope that helps! x

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    2. Perfect. I'll be on the virtual blower to you soon then.
      Rosie

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  11. SQUEEEE! How exciting! Thank you, will email you soon!

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