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Monsal Lounge Pants in purple French terry — Monsal Lounge Pants by Wendy Ward

Stella Hoodie Dress from Stretch by Tilly Walnes in grey sweatshirting — Monsal Lounge Pants by Wendy Ward

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Hi, I'm Anna: thrifty sewist, absent-minded mother, and retro style enthusiast. Occasionally I dabble in other textile crafts but dressmaking is my first love. Wordy and totally self-indulgent biography here.

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Day 27 of #memademay2020 , and I’m clearly runni

Day 27 of #memademay2020 , and I’m clearly running out of poses as fast as I’m running out of weather appropriate clothing to share! This maxi dress isn’t strictly a me made, but I did add the straps to this charity shop find as I’m not into the boob tube look. It’s one of my favourite swishy summer dresses. Mess on the ground courtesy of Andy! #refashionedclothing #leopardprint #sewistsofinstagram #vintagestyle #bathsews #fromesews #somersetsews

Day 26 of #memademay2020 and I’m wilting! Wearin

Day 26 of #memademay2020 and I’m wilting! Wearing my #simplicitypatterns rockabilly pirate top, or #simplicity8342 as it’s otherwise known :-) Also wearing my @jalie_patterns #jalieeleonore jeans again. I should wear this top more often and make another in a plain colour—perhaps a cherry red. I had some issues with the strap length, but could definitely sort this better for my next version. #memadeeveryday #sewover40 #bathsews #somersetsews #fromesews #sewistsofinstagram #vintagestyle #sewingvintage

Day 25 of #memademay2020 — we’re almost there!

Day 25 of #memademay2020 — we’re almost there! I’m mining the lesser worn parts of my wardrobe now, in the quest for no repeat outfits. I hacked this maxi dress from my TNT pattern, the #knitsweethearttop from the #gertiesewsvintagecasual book by @gertie18 . I made it A few years back, but it’s very clingy and the my pregnancy with Lauren put a stop to me wearing it. I still feel a little self-conscious, but I had such positive feedback on it today from my family that I think I should wear it more. It definitely feels glamorous and summery, while being super comfortable. #memadeeveryday #memademay #sewover40 #sewistsofinstagram #youcanhackit #maxidress #bathsews #fromesews #somersetsews

Day 24 of #memademay2020 , and I’m finally weari

Day 24 of #memademay2020 , and I’m finally wearing my @colettepatterns #monetadress . I’m not fully sold on this make. It’s cute, but I’m not a fan of gathered skirts on me, so I rarely wear this. I’m seriously contemplating turning it into a top, which I know I’ll get loads of use from. Maybe I could do it before the end of the month... In the second pic I’m sitting on the new deck Andy built over the last few days. It’s perfectly positioned to catch the last rays of the sun in our back garden. At least something good has come out of lockdown: we’re finally making real headway on the garden! #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #sewover40 #sewistsofinstagram #sewstayhome #bathsews #fromesews #somersetsews #sewnshownseated

Posting a bit late with day 23 of #memademay2020 .

Posting a bit late with day 23 of #memademay2020 . I’m wearing a broomstick crochet cardigan I made many years ago, using the hourglass cardigan pattern from @stitchdivastudios . Doesn’t get worn often, but I do love it and the bamboo yarn feels amazing. Also wearing my #seamworkmag #seamworkmargo skirt in quilted Ponte from @minervadotcom . #broomstickcrochet #crochetersofinstagram #memademay #sewover40

What? It’s day 22 of #memademay2020 already?! I’m wearing one of my @tillybuttons #sewingcleo dresses again, with the first appearance this year of an old make: an @deer_and_doe_patterns #plantaintee . I like this top but the colour is a bit too beige to feel truly me. I only ever wear it under one of my Cleo dresses! #memadeeveryday #sewnshownseated #bathsews #somersetsews #fromesews #sewover40 #sewistsofinstagram

Day 21 of #memademay2020 a bit late, but never min

Day 21 of #memademay2020 a bit late, but never mind. I wore a crochet bolero for the first time this year. It’s a pattern from the #stitchnbitchhappyhooker book from many years back. Only wore it early morning and evening as it was such a hot day. The rest of my outfit are items worn multiple times already this month: my #knitsweethearttop from #gertiesewsvintagecasual by @gertie18 and my @jalie_patterns #jalieeleonore jeggings. Good gardening clothes! #memadeeveryday #crochetersofinstagram #sewover40 #bathsews #fromesews #somersetsews

Day 20 of #memademay2020 , and it’s a scorcher!

Day 20 of #memademay2020 , and it’s a scorcher! I’m wearing my cotton voile blouse from #butterickpatterns #butterick6217 by @gertie18 . I don’t wear this much as it’s only suitable for really hot weather, but on days like today it’s perfect! Also wearing my @jalie_patterns #eleanorejeans for the umpteenth time. Clearly I need to make more of these in black and maybe a pattern too. Super practical and comfy to wear! Fabric all from @minervadotcom , in exchange for blog posts. #memademay #minervamakes #handmadewardrobe #sewover40 #bathsews #fromesews #somersetsews

Day 19 of #memademay2020 and I dug out my velvet #

Day 19 of #memademay2020 and I dug out my velvet #citrusleggings by @tuesdaystitches , paired up with my @jalie_patterns #jalie2919 pleated cardigan. I hardly ever wear these leggings as they don’t go with much in my wardrobe and the length is a bit awkward for most winter boots. I do really like them, though, and the rest of my family have all been stroking my legs so that’s good... I think! Possibly a bit weird, but who can resist the pile of velvet?! I didn’t wear this outfit all day as it got so hot this afternoon, but is was perfect for morning and evening. #memademay #sewover40 #memadeeveryday #sewistsofinstagram #bathsews #somersetsews #fromesews #velvetleggings

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