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Day 12 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 12 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

26.02.2015 Blog 2
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Challenged by my publisher to wear a garment a day from my book, I was dashing about today, so chucked on some casual...

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Tips for sewing corsets from Julia at Sew Curvy

Tips for sewing corsets from Julia at Sew Curvy

26.02.2015 Blog 5
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Tonight in the UK, sees 7 amateur Seamsters grappling with corset making for the first time on The Great British Sewing Bee! EEK!So...

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Day 11 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

Day 11 #BeeMine- My 30 day blog challenge- Fashion With Fabric

25.02.2015 Blog 6
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Working in Theatre means it's hard to get to see stuff! A rare trip then, to the Globe Theatre in London sees me in...

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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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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 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 an indie Pattern Maker

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