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Beki Makes Things: I took a dressmaking course

After a conversation around upskilling, a friend of mine suggested I take a dressmaking course. She suggested I look up The Dreamstress, a local sewing guru, and try a few of her classes. I looked her up and found the perfect class:The Princess Seamed Fit & Flare Dress – New Look 6341 It was actuallyContinueContinue reading “Beki Makes Things: I took a dressmaking course”

Beki Makes Things: I made a dress!

This evening James and I attended the AECOM Christmas Function in Wellington. It was held at the Boat Shed on the waterfront. It was all very exciting and we had a great evening. I made the dress! I made the dress that I wore to the party completely from scratch! It fits me. I woreContinueContinue reading “Beki Makes Things: I made a dress!”

Beki Makes Things: I love sewing but it’s incredibly stressful!

There’s really something quite lovely about taking an idea and then making it into a real thing. I’ve always loved making things and I thought I’d found my ‘thang’ with crochet, and then knitting…and then I discovered sewing. My goodness its frustrating and stressful. But also exciting and nerve wracking, pleasant, soothing and mesmerizing.  All atContinueContinue reading “Beki Makes Things: I love sewing but it’s incredibly stressful!”