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Day 10 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 10 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

24.02.2015 Blog 0
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My super spring jacket is tweed and faux leather. Remember to share your Sewing Bee Book makes #BeeMine Happy Stitching...

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Day 9 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 9 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

23.02.2015 Blog 0
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Brrr it's chilly here in London, perfect weather for a cosy Infinity scarf. This one is actually made from super soft recycled blanket fabric! I...

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Day 8 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 8 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

22.02.2015 Blog 0
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Today is Sunday after all, so our #BeeMine shot is a lazy sunday outfit. I made this tee shirt up for my fella,...

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Day 7 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 7 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

21.02.2015 Blog 0
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Today's outfit is a double whammy, as the cardi is the black slouchy, worn over a cotton jumpsuit . Perfect to wear mooching...

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Day 6 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 6 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

20.02.2015 Blog 0
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A bit late in the day today, but here's day 6 of my #BeeMine challenge. Had a meeting with Publisher/torturer Lisa, and stopped...

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Day 5 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 5 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

19.02.2015 Blog 4
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Had a lovely time earlier today at lunch catching up with a fabulously talented Photographer pal of mine Katie Hyams, who has taken...

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Day 4 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge

Day 4 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge

18.02.2015 Blog 1
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Today's garment is a silky kimono cardigan which added a little pop of colour to my boring all black outfit on a gorgeous...

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Sheer fabrics-  5 top tips for painless sewing!

Sheer fabrics- 5 top tips for painless sewing!

18.02.2015 Blog 9
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Sheer fabrics are the ultimate in luxury. These fabrics are available in silk and synthetic fibres, so it's possible to get some without breaking the bank!...

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Day 3 #BeeMine- my 30 day blog challenge

Day 3 #BeeMine- my 30 day blog challenge

17.02.2015 Blog 2
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Spring is in the air, so we managed to get an outdoor shot in a tweedy a line skirt. I love these cooler...

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Day 2 #BeeMine- my 30 day blog challenge

Day 2 #BeeMine- my 30 day blog challenge

16.02.2015 Blog 0
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It's a grey day here in London, so we snapped my outfit of the day in the office, as my lovely editor (...

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Claire-Louise Hardie

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, Former Sewing Producer for The Great British Sewing Bee. I'm an in person and online Sewing Educator who loves making clothes fit and inspiring beginners to get started. For almost 3 decades I've been a professional Freelance Costumer for stage and screen. I'm a Writer for the best selling "Love Sewing" Magazine and a an indie Pattern Maker

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