oliver + s Archives - Victoria Peat

I have made another Oliver+S dress, this time for Emily. Before Christmas Oliver+S had a half price offer on all of their printed paper patterns and I just couldn’t resist the rather lovely School Photo Dress I love the collar on this dress, a nice and neat roll. I’ve never been one for frills and flounces and as for ribbons,…

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Kids Clothes Week :: Starting Out

LittleBlackDuckOctober 23, 2013

I am taking part in Kids’ Clothes Week this week, so brace yourself for lots of sewing related posts from me in the next few days. I make no apology, I love sewing and I love sharing what I have made in the hope that it will inspire just one person out there to start making something for themselves. I…

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Little Red Riding Hood Cape: Ta-dah!

LittleBlackDuckMarch 20, 2012

Whilst it may seem that it has taken me an age to make the Little Red Riding Hood Cape from Little Things to Sew, I in fact finished is a really long time ago, I just hadn’t found the time to take some pictures. The cape had been hanging patiently waiting for the following conditions for a photography session: a…

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Little Red Riding Hood Cape

LittleBlackDuckJanuary 9, 2012

This project started out as a bit of crafting in the run up to Christmas…. best laid plans hey! I managed to get a fair way through the sewing, but Christmas just took over and I ran out of time. My eldest daughter Charlotte is well on her way to reaching 3 1/2 years old and like many little girls…

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Two tu-tu

LittleBlackDuckJune 28, 2011

I recently bought Little Things to Sew by Oliver + S and I completely love it. There are loads of great projects, but first on the list was a tutu for the new ballerina in the house. Charlotte has recently taken up a ballet and tap class – awwww. Being under three it really is ballet and tap in the loosest…

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