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21 May, 2012

• 05:22 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Gingham Peony

  

  This is my second version of the Colette Pattern’s Peony dress. I made a couple of small changes to the pattern: adding waist pleats instead of gathers and shortening and lowering the boat neck sl…

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9 May, 2012

• 11:19 AM

  handmade-jane added the project called Portobello Curtain Blouse

  

  This blouse is made using Megan Nielsen’s Banksia pattern. The fabric is actually a pair of vintage curtains that I picked up on Portobello Road market – hence the name! I was lucky enough to fin…

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• 11:16 AM

  handmade-jane added the project called Liberty print Violet

  

  This is my second version of the Colette patterns Violet blouse. I made a few amendments to the pattern to try and make it more fitted as my first attempt was a little boxy. I used vintage yellow…

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• 11:11 AM

  handmade-jane added the project called Party PJ's

  

  A very easy to make pair of PJ’s. The bottoms are Simplicity 9871 and the top is a Colette patterns Sorbetto pattern with added sleeves. Read more on my blog…

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26 March, 2012

• 01:43 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Blue Joan Dress

  

  This is my contribution to the Mad Men Dress Challenge run by Julia Bobbin. Inspire by Joan Holloway, it’s a very fitted sh…

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7 March, 2012

• 04:11 PM

  handmade-jane commented on the project Kimono Wrap Top

  Thanks so much. x

  

• 04:10 PM

  handmade-jane commented on the project Kimono Wrap Top

  Thank you, that’s so kind. Another blogger has designed a wrap top pattern based on this very vi…

  

• 04:09 PM

  handmade-jane commented on the project Kimono Wrap Top

  Thanks Janene! x

  

• 04:09 PM

  handmade-jane commented on the project Kimono Wrap Top

  Thank you! x

  

5 March, 2012

• 12:54 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Kimono Wrap Top

  

  This is the second time I’ve made this pattern – Advance 7701 from the 1950’s. It’s a simple wrap top with kimono sleeves and is pretty easy to sew – it has just three pattern pieces! I made it w…

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14 February, 2012

• 01:48 PM

  handmade-jane favorited the project Banksia Top

  

12 February, 2012

• 02:04 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Rosy Peony Dress

  

  Peony dress form Colette patterns. I made this in a textured waffle fabric with a really pretty rose print (hence the name!) It’s a lovely, classic dress pattern, I just made a few adjustments to …

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27 January, 2012

• 12:55 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called 1950's Roobeedoo Top

  

  This is my version of McCall 6245, a vintage button back blouse pattern from the early 1950′s. It’s called the Roobeedoo Top because fellow blogger Roobeedoo very generously let me borrow the patt…

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23 January, 2012

• 02:24 PM

  handmade-jane commented on the project Petrol Blue Renfrew

  Thank you! Yes, it’s just a zig-zag stitch around the join – it’s a very clever pattern!

  

22 January, 2012

• 04:53 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Petrol Blue Renfrew

  

  This is my version of the Renfrew top, the newest pattern from Sewaholic Patterns. It’s an easy pattern to sew and the fit is great – …

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15 January, 2012

• 06:22 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Beignet in Black

  

  My second version of Colette Patterns Beignet skirt, this time in plain black. This is a time consuming skirt to make but it’s worth taking the extra time as the finish looks so professional. I …

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4 January, 2012

• 09:22 AM

  handmade-jane commented on the project Homage to Joan dress

  Thank you so much for your kind comments everybody! x

  

• 09:21 AM

  handmade-jane commented on the project eye poppin' ironing-take 2!

  Looks fab! This is one of those things that have been on my sewing list forever. Your version i…

  

14 December, 2011

• 12:50 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Homage to Joan dress

  

  This is my homage to the gorgeous Joan from Mad Men. I used New Look 6000, which is a great pattern to sew and very easy. It was also my first time sewing with double knit and I’m thrilled it wa…

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4 December, 2011

• 02:19 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Red Jasmine

  

  This is my version of the Jasmine blouse from Colette Patterns which I made in red crepe-backed satin. It’s a lovely pattern, really well constructed. More construction details and photos on "my …

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29 November, 2011

• 12:49 PM

  handmade-jane commented on the article Featured Member: janene

  This is so well deserved Janene, congratulations. I love the things you make and I really enjoye…

  

22 November, 2011

• 08:15 PM

  handmade-jane commented on the project SailorRoses_CircleSkirt (Casey's Elegant Musings Sew Along)

  It’s so lovely. Navy is my favourite colour to sew clothes with and I love the double trim of wh…

  

20 November, 2011

• 03:38 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Apple Print Ginger

  

  My second version of the Ginger skirt from Colette patterns. More pics and construction details on my blog

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11 November, 2011

• 01:52 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Vintage Look Jacket

  

  This is my first ever jacket! It’s a princess line fitted jacket made from a pattern in the Built by Wendy Coats and Jackets book. I used grey wool fabric from a charity shop for the main jacket a…

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5 October, 2011

• 03:15 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Sailor Trousers

  

  Sailor-style trousers made using Simplicity 2654. A pretty straight forward pattern to sew together, I’m sure I’ll be making these again! More construction details and pics on my blog…

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3 October, 2011

• 05:25 PM

  handmade-jane favorited the project ahoy there shipmates!!!!

  

• 05:24 PM

  handmade-jane favorited the project stupendious!!!!

  

12 September, 2011

• 10:49 AM

  handmade-jane added the project called Autumnal Traveler Dress

  

  A change of season shirt dress made using the Lisette traveler dress pattern from Simplicity. A very easy. satisfying make, more details and pics on my blog Handmade Jane…

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• 10:40 AM

  handmade-jane added suzysewing as a friend

  

18 August, 2011

• 01:28 PM

  handmade-jane added the project called Sorbetto/Ginger Dress

  

  This is a very plain, simple dress that’s a hybrid of two Colette patterns. The top half is the Sorbetto top and the bottom half is the Ginger skirt. Super easy to make, read more on “my blog”: h…

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