Knobbly Knees.

I have been helping my boss clean out her closet and drawers of old things that she no longer wants or needs. I love getting organised and her room looks so much better for it! It also means I get first dibs on her clothes ;) It got me thinking though, and meant I ended up looking at my belongings and deciding if I needed everything I have. Especially seeing as I am moving home soon and I'm sure it won't all fit in my car.. So yes. I decided to get rid of some clothes, and on the pile was a pair of bootcut jeans that made me feel fat. I don't need this jeans, but I do need a new pair or shorts. Therefore, I went Edward-scissor-hands on them, and chopped away. I plan on making them a lot prettier - finishing up the stitching and perhaps even embroidering or generally customising them, but for now they are suitable :) 

 

I've tried doing something like this before and cutting too short too early, so I went in stages (as you would when cutting a fringe) to make sure I didn't over do it! They're fine, not particularly amazing at the moment but a work in progress.

I'm sorry I've been AWOL - I've been taking a bit of time to recooperate from missing Michael, the long interview trip and working long days. I need to crack on with my essay too so I have no idea when the next post will be, and for that I'm very sorry. Please bear with me.

What I wore: They were sitting, they were talking in the strawberry swing..

I now make clothes.

Ha no not really, well kinda, I really like this certain style of top but mum always says, 'they're so easy to make, don't buy it, we'll do it one day'.. well that day came. I chose 3 different types of material and on we went. 

Mum already has the pattern so I set to pinning and cutting

We did a tailors tack

Then paired top and bottom together

We folded in the collar and pinned the sides

I tried it on (and decided on no sleeves)

It was prickley and hurt ha. 

but here is the finished piece, 

Almost a staceyface but not quite, just caught unawares ha

 AND NOW!

Some jumping photo's, inspired by Kaylah

and she's right

they're so much fun

even if..

you're by yourself

and have no one to laugh with.

Seen as the top has lots of strawberries on it, what better accessory than a sparkly apple?

 'None' I hear you say? Well, I have to agree. 

So in conclusion, my mum was right. These tops are easy to make. I already have the blue version and I'm anticipating the black version, I think I'm going to become addicted... Have you ever tried making anything?