Adventures in fabric and textiles…Tumblr (3.0; @kshirley84)http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhgszql6oQ1qgrd2xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://storagegeek.tumblr.com/post/3614852850/diy-repurposed-tins-as-magnetic-organizers" class="tumblr_blog">storagegeek</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2010/7/8/diy-repurposed-tins-as-magnetic-organizers-free-printable.html">DIY: Repurposed Tins as Magnetic Organizers = Creature Comforts </a></p> <p>This is definitely one of those hit yourself on the head “Why didn’t I think of that?” moments yes?</p></blockquote> <p>Another great use for tins</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/49119684440http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/49119684440Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:28:52 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll91y24oeZ1qiaadqo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://thingskatelikes.tumblr.com/post/5517000781/tea-tin-centerpieces-via-martha-stewart-weddings" class="tumblr_blog">thingskatelikes</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/bridal-shower-tea#slide_5" target="new">tea tin centerpieces</a> via <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/" target="new">Martha Stewart Weddings</a></p></blockquote> <p>Gorgeous idea for flower vases:)</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/49119635600http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/49119635600Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:28:19 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1ec2600648f68d2561fabae6fc82019f/tumblr_mlvuifMmX61sp5fk1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://fyeahdiystuff.tumblr.com/post/48966956596/stenciling-tutorial" class="tumblr_blog">fyeahdiystuff</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/2013/03/how-to-stencil-tutorial.html">Stenciling Tutorial</a></p></blockquote> <p>Love the simple pattern and colours!</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/49119482650http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/49119482650Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:26:29 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b00c78b4a6fe34760029faf0823bb056/tumblr_ml7bliDq6B1rnmojoo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cfb39499010538cf6ebd9dd1bbe82e13/tumblr_ml7bliDq6B1rnmojoo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/75afed9eab66e13d6703d10b4decf13e/tumblr_ml7bliDq6B1rnmojoo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ba4e2c69552535526a9edce551bb125c/tumblr_ml7bliDq6B1rnmojoo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My first attempt at potato printing onto fabric and I think its been fairly successful if I say so myself! Had so much fun playing with printing and fabric paint. Used cotton painters canvas which is heavyweight but nice and soft!</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/47871629591http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/47871629591Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:10:30 -0400sewingcraftsfabric printingbagprintingfabricpotato printingprint<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b7fd69c6e7e234b9bb2e3d3ed3609c0e/tumblr_mjk5l29B8P1rnmojoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Updating my tumblr finally with the projects I’ve done over the last 6 months…</p> <p>This is a Teacosy I knitted from a pattern off ravelry. It’s a bit of an awkward shape teapot so needed a bit of adjustment to fit well but really enjoyed doing the cable pattern so it was no problem!</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/45207826786http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/45207826786Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:02:26 -0400knittingcraftsyarn<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c2bf312ef18c28787f4b9d4fc60b9534/tumblr_mjk5dc7uZN1rnmojoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Progress on the bodice, now all it needs is a skirt! Not sure how full a skirt I’m going to able to fashion from the leftovers of a pretty small piece of fabric but I’ll give it a go:)</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/45197574305http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/45197574305Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:17:36 -0400dressmakingsewing<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4029a73d6539fffe242e40f85bbe6f5d/tumblr_mjih3mXdSj1rnmojoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Right, finally back to dressmaking! Inspired by a dress Carrie wore in SATC which had an open back and shoulder straps which tied at the back. Decided to use this grey liberty lawn which my sister gave me for christmas ages ago, watch this space! </p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/45126192279http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/45126192279Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:35:46 -0400dressmakingsewingfabric<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6opbtk9mH1qb2zrio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://omystitch.tumblr.com/post/26943606661" class="tumblr_blog">omystitch</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>fuckyeahcraft:</p> <p>Craft Room (by chrissy.farnan)</p></blockquote> <p>Sewing room envy!</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/32738776625http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/32738776625Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:47:48 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0mb1sqgTi1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Another cute pair of bootees, I love this raspberry colour. The pattern is of ravelry and stay on really well thanks to the garter stitch cuff:)</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/19183059559http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/19183059559Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:32:05 -0400knittingcrafts<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lynsutk8hf1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>As promised, the little munchkin all tucked up:)</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16813985087http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16813985087Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:52:05 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyh69rG0VT1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>A little hooded blanket for my gorgeous new niece Isabella Rose. I’ll try to take a piccie of her in it when I see her tomorrow:)</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16593709318http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16593709318Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:58:39 -0500knittingcrafts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7qx1ZTBW1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Matching knickers for the slip. I took a pattern from a pair I already had. These required a bit of audience participation from my boyfriend to stretch the elastic so that I could pin the silk to it but I was really pleased with how they turned out:)</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16300174198http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16300174198Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:49:23 -0500sewingdressmaking<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7qphrDh61rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>…and the back, the ties and loops mean that this will work with halter, crossover and low backs.</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299906564http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299906564Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:44:05 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7qm2iPGi1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>There was a silk sale in Oxford and I got this nude coloured silk which was perfect for undies. This is replacement for a slip which was made from old fabric and started to get holes in it…</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299785681http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299785681Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:42:02 -0500sewingdressmaking<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7qd3EzFV1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I made this pencil roll for my boyfriends mum who does lovely sketches and watercolours. The lining is from a blouse, with plenty left for a patchwork quilt…</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299469528http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299469528Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:37:19 -0500sewing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7q9kE8oC1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>More booties, gender neutral green with bows that can always be taken off. Sublime brand wool is perfect for baby knits and sensitive skins and comes in fantastic colours.</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299346681http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299346681Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:34:32 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7q4uvfCQ1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I wore this dress to a friend’s wedding in november. The silk is from Beckford silks and is really lovely to handle (if a complete nightmare to pleat, drape and sew!) and I loved the colour. I took a basic bodice pattern and added the pleats to the skirt and front. The back has an exposed zip which I might change in the future for a change of look.</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299175749http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16299175749Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:31:41 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7opkweF11rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I made these cute little chunky booties for a work colleague. Apparently, they still fit 4 months on thanks to the garter stitch.</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16297392312http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16297392312Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:04:06 -0500knitting<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7otyFFVA1rnmojoo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>This knitting bag was made for a friend of mine who is a demon knitter. One day I’ll get round to making myself one to keep all my various yarn projects in instead of relying on plastic bags!</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16297541868http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16297541868Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:03:34 -0500knittingsewing<p>&#8230;.so my first ever blog post, scary! I guess I am going to use my tumblr account to keep track of all my projects and hopefully motivate me to do more. I sew, knit and crochet clothes, furnishing, pressies etc in my (limited) spare time when I&#8217;m not working as a physiotherapist. Anyway, I&#8217;m going to post a few of my old and current projects and take it from there:) watch this space&#8230;</p>http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16296934738http://kshirley84.tumblr.com/post/16296934738Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:52:51 -0500