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I took some time out from the frantic de-cluttering/packing this week to go to a pinny making workshop. A friend was saying how she would like to have an old fashioned crossover pinny when we walked into the fabric shop a saw a pinny making workshop advertised. Well it was fate so we immediately signed up. I found this fabulous retro fabric which cost more than any sensible person would pay for a pinny, it just means that it will never be allowed anywhere near any type of cooking of course. I will just prance around in my pinny, glass of wine in hand pretending to be a 50's housewife. It is not quite finished of course........yet another unfinished project........but it will look nice hanging up in the kitchen even if I never finish it. I hope to get around to it before it is packed for the (fingers, toes, legs and eyes crossed) house move. I just need to finish the shoulders and top sew around the neck and armholes.
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I am chuffed to bits that I actually made something I would wear, unlike my other dressmaking disasters. I'm even tempted to make one in linen to wear over a top and leggings. What do you think, would anyone notice it's a pinny?
In other news, things are moving slowly on the house front, it doesn't help that the buyers solicitor sent the paperwork to our old solicitors despite being informed that we had changed to another. Two weeks wasted! Oh well gives me more time to plough through 15 years of clutter in the attic.
Chickpea xx
Love, love your pinky, the material is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLove that fabric, my mum had a yellow kitchen in the 60s that was the in colour.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a wonderful pinny. Great fabric and style. You did good.
ReplyDeletelove it! x
ReplyDeleteWow I think that would look great over leggings go for it.
ReplyDeleteyes - wear it and enjoy it!
DeleteThe idea of me trying to make clothes for myself is hilarious
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely fabric, perfect for a pinny! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your pinny... Such great fabric. And yes, it would look great in linen as a tunic top!
ReplyDeleteFab pinny now I want one!
ReplyDeleteLove this. I can not wear the ones that tie at you neck.
ReplyDeleteI adore the design on the fabric. And I think it would make a great tunic.
cheers, parsnip
Wow, love the retro pinny and you could definitely get away with one as a tunic - very Dottie Angel! You're right, it's far too pretty to risk food stains - maybe a bit of prancing with a feather duster?! xx
ReplyDeleteIt is stunning and would make a great top too. LOVE the fabric, what a great find. Hope things pick up with the house move, always such a stressful time but it will all be worth it in the end.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you remember to put on a fresh coat of lips and take time to put a ribbon in your hair!! Looks a lovely pinny xx
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the house move - it's a stressful process!
Your pinny looks fab! Definitely make a linen one to wear with leggings!
ReplyDeleteOoooh I Love this pinny/top,will look fab with leggings yes,let us see it when it's finished,the linen one I mean.Oh those silly people,wonder why they get paid at all, don't they listen to what you tell them,sooooo frustrating for you.Sending Huggles.xx
ReplyDeleteThat is one very posh pinny, how beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! I love the fabric and the contrast yellow goes so well with it! Hope that the moving and loft sorting etc all goes as well as it can! Hang in there and just think, when you are all settled you will have a lovely apron to finish working on and then you can hang it up and enjoy looking at it! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, I want one! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful, love the fabric. Definitely make one in linen :)
ReplyDeleteThanks guys for all your lovely comments......it's still not finished but progress is being made on the attic!!
ReplyDeleteChickpea, oh yes, you must make one in linen, your pinny is fabulous and as a pinafore it would be a perfect addition to your wardrobe.. I love pinafores and frocks with pockets.. Fab!
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