I know, I’m back on the birds. Its been a topsy turvy few weeks here at Plum Towers, and I’ve had several projects on the go (including a rather fabulous cardi for Mr PK!). He was away at his parents so I had a whole weekend to actually get things finished. Like this beauty forContinue reading “Away with the birds, Lenox…”
It’s all crepes and peaches around here…
Do you have a weekend “thing” in your house? A ritual, a treat, something that reminds you, at least for the day, you’re not workin for the man? We have two fur babies who insist (i.e tear up the bedroom/beat the crap out of each other) on breakfast around 6.30- 7 am , so sleep-insContinue reading “It’s all crepes and peaches around here…”
Afternoon tea with Mrs D
In our house Mr Douglas is the one with the sweet tooth, and I mean sweet. If it has sugar, he likes it. If it has more sugar, perhaps with a side of carbs and possibly a fried involvement, he REALLY likes it. As you can imagine , Afternoon Tea is pretty much his favoriteContinue reading “Afternoon tea with Mrs D”
Open Kimono….several looks
Now I will fess up, when I first imagined this in my head, I was sipping a cocktail on the deck of a cruise ship. Something about the print, and drape , the whole “kimonoesqueness” screamed resort wear (not that I’ve ever actually brought resort wear, but if I was going to I imagine itContinue reading “Open Kimono….several looks”
Leaving on a jet plane…
If you’re anything like me, nothing says going on your hols like last minute sewing plans, especially the wildly unrealistic kind. Three tops and a shirt-dress in a week, no problem. Trousers hemmed, shirt started (and finished) by Saturday, I’m on it….and really, why can’t I make my own swimsuit in an evening? InContinue reading “Leaving on a jet plane…”
Same same …but different
After the success ( I thought anyway) of my first Kalle shirt-dressย , I wanted to make the shorter tunic version for wearing with jeans and my new RED sandals! I’m a girl who loves red shoes from way back. Despite my pal/colleague/fellow crafter telling me her Mum always referred to “red shoes, no knickers’. ForContinue reading “Same same …but different”
Kalle in the rain
Hello again! Its been a busy few weeks, but I have finally finished my lovely new frock and I couldn’t be more pleased. So pleased I braved Auckland drizzle to stand in my incredibly sad looking garden & listen to my husband complain about getting wet. The things I do for a picture… My dressContinue reading “Kalle in the rain”
Turner for the weekend
Well who could resist those feathers? After the debacle that was my attempt at pants, I really needed a successful sew to get me back on track. Something I could whip up in a weekend, wear to work Monday & not mess up . Or mess up much anyway… Hello Turner dress! Now I’ll beContinue reading “Turner for the weekend”
When pants really are…pants
Well, as I said in my previous post, this is a two part story. But be warned, it’s noย fairy tale. In fact the sensitive reader may wish to avert their eyes at some of the more graphic images , in case sewing nightmares should ensue. So what was I trying to achieve? Two pairs ofContinue reading “When pants really are…pants”
The 30’s are calling Ngaio…
Well its been a busy few weeks so I’ve actually split this rather looong post into two. I cant be responsible for my precious readers suffering DVT, so gripped by my sewing shenanigans they forget to move. Yeah right, anywayย I celebrated my birthday weekend (because why a day when you can have three??), and haveContinue reading “The 30’s are calling Ngaio…”
Plum Kitchen 