fashion – Lizzy's Homemade

Summer Sewing

Welcome to Lizzyshomemade and to the glorious month of June. I love the month of June, sunny days but not too hot or humid of those in July and August. I’ve been busy in the garden, tending to growing veggies and planting out tomatoes and cucumbers. The chickens are laying lots of lovely eggs nowContinue reading “Summer Sewing”

An old fashioned Sunday afternoon!

I spent a delightful Sunday afternoon at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham where there was a screening of the film LaLaLaLand accompanied by a live orchestra. I have already seen the film twice and own it on DVD and yes, I have the soundtrack! I also previously wrote a blog article on the delightful clothesContinue reading “An old fashioned Sunday afternoon!”

The Cambie Dress

I loved the look of this dress. It was inspired from the movie “La La Land” with Emma Stones’s gorgeous yellow dress. I had never previously followed a Sewaholic pattern and did some research before purchasing. There were lots of positive reviews and a step by step guide on the Sewaholic website which is aContinue reading “The Cambie Dress”

Hopeful for the sun!

I was thinking one day with a cup of tea in my hand, of what other items I could make with my fabric remnants, apart from pincushions! (I always like making those!) and came up with the bright idea of making a few more sunglasses holders. Last year I did actually make a Lovehearts sunglassesContinue reading “Hopeful for the sun!”

Simple Sew – The Skater Dress

I love making 1950’s style dresses – basically anything with a flared A line skirt will do! I have tried various patterns over the years to see what fits best and which is the better style that I am looking for. I normally stick to my Butterick B4443 easy sew pattern, which has seen me make countlessContinue reading “Simple Sew – The Skater Dress”

1950’s dresses – A brief history

I think sometimes that I was born in the wrong era. I feel much happier in a dress with a fitted waist and a full skirt. Not necessarily over the top with a petticoat underneath (I do the school run!) but something that makes me feel feminine at least. Jeans are comfortable and practical butContinue reading “1950’s dresses – A brief history”