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I feel like I haven't had much time to work on my #haysweater in the last couple of weeks, yet when I compare it to my last photo, it has grown quite a lot! I'm using @garthenor no 2 in Shetland Charcoal for this super hardy, everyday sweater. I'm already anticipating all of the great outfits I can wear with it when it's done! Do you want to make a Hay sweater with me too? We have a little KAL running until mid-July. Click on the link in my bio for details 😊 • • • #haysweaterKAL #madewithgarthenor #lainemagazine #knitbritish #britishwool #handmadewardrobe #imademyclothes #shetlandwool #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittinglove #makersmovement #slowfashion #makersgonnamake #theartofslowliving
I've fallen off the bandwagon of taking daily #memademay photos, however I have managed to wear at least one piece of me-made clothing every day this month! 21 days and going strong. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yesterday, I attended my niece's Christening and I wore my @lieslandco #gallerydress for the first time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's made from indigo linen bought from @clothhouse and feels so light and comfortable to wear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love the fit across most of the body, but the collar is not as neatly fitting as I would like. It is probably me and not the pattern, so I think I might make another one in black linen to see if I can do a better job! • • • #sistermountainsews #clothhouse #lieslandco #mmmay18 #handmadewardrobe #londonsews #indigo #sewing #sewingproject #imademyclothes #sewcialists #sewinglove #sewersofinstagram #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #sewistsofig #makersmovement #makersgonnamake
Recently, I've been taking a lot more time for personal making, particularly with my summer wardrobe in mind. I have wanted to make myself a raffia bag for years, so when @woolandthegang released their new raffia yarn, I decided to crochet a large summer bag. This is based on a beautiful bag from Toast that I fell in love with but couldn't afford. It's big and round and will include a hook clasp for my keys inside. I may also do an inside pocket. Getting the piece to lie flat took a lot of trial and error but I'm pretty happy with how the first side looks. P.S. thank you to everyone who shared their love or their own experiences on my last post. I'm always amazed by how many people's lives are affected by mental health issues and suicide. I'm sorry that there are so many of us but it's nice not to feel alone. Sending my love to all of you 💖 • • • #sistermountain #woolandthegang #shareyourknits #rararafia #crochet #crochetersofig #crocheting #crochetaddict #crochetlove #handmadewardrobe #handmadeholiday #imademyclothes
This week is Mental Health Week, so it feels appropriate to share this beautiful photo of @bethandadi in her #lovelockscarf. Lovelock was designed in memory of my friend Ciera who we lost to suicide in November 2016. We met at girl guides as children and she was one of my closest friends throughout secondary school. She was both hilarious and philosophical. I loved her so much, but we didn't keep in touch so often when we went to uni. When she died, I found myself with so much sadness and regret that I didn't know what to do with myself. So, I decided to design this scarf to raise money for a local charity @harmless_uk who support people who struggle with self-harm. It didn't take my regrets away but it was beautiful to see people purchasing the pattern to make for people they love and being able to send money to this charity that does great work. Ciera is the second friend I have lost to suicide - the first being my beautiful friend Ant - so this is an issue very close to my heart. I wish there was more that I could do to help people who are in a dark place, but I honestly feel too broken from these experiences to get personally involved with doing the practical work. I don't have the emotional capacity to handle that yet, although I hope I can in the future. So at the moment, the Lovelock scarf is my humble contribution so that the wonderful people at Harmless can do the work. So far, we have raised nearly £500, which will go a long to helping people get the help they need. Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy! If you would like to purchase your own #lovelockscarf knitting pattern, you can find it via the link in my bio. It would mean a lot. • • • #sistermountain #mentalhealth #mentalhealthweek #suicideprevention #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knitter #iknit #iloveknitting #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #knittersgonnaknit #knittingaddict
Yesterday, I received a lovely little parcel of fabric from @merchantandmills. I have been hanging my nose over their fabric for the longest time 💫 I finally decided to treat myself to this lovely blush (almost copper?) Japanese seersucker for a #pleatedsummerdress by @inthefolds and this slubby striped fabric for ANOTHER #willowtank by @grainlinestudio. I really want to start on them right away but I'm being good and chucking them in the washing machine today. I'd like to have them both finished by the end of #mmmay18. Do you have any making plans for this month? • • • #sistermountainsews #handmadewardrobe #imademyclothes #sewistsofinstagram #summersewing #knitterswhosew #theartofslowliving #handmadeholiday #memademay #merchantandmills #grainlinestudio #inthefolds #peppermintpleatedsummerdress
I'm so proud to be part of my favourite @laine_magazine once again, amongst all of these talented designers! I have a rather lovely sweater pattern in Issue 5 that I am SO excited to share with you. It will be out on 25th May, so you won't have long to wait... Who's planning on picking up a copy? • • • #sistermountain #lainemagazine #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #theartofslowliving #imademyclothes #handmadewardrobe #iloveknitting #makersgonnamake