Tribal print is hot this summer

How exciting, tribal print is making a stir in London this Summer.  See what Marie Claire Magazine has to say. - http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/best/25630/10/tribal.html#index=1

And if you would like to purchase some Made By Nomes designs, be sure to check out my Etsy shop or get in contact with me. x

Tribal print - yellow red bird skirt with front pockets front - For sale on Etsy

Tribal print - yellow red bird skirt with front pockets front - For sale on Etsy

African Print yellow olive green flowers shorts for sale on www.etsy.com/shop/naomikay

African Print yellow olive green flowers shorts for sale on www.etsy.com/shop/naomikay

Tribal print shorts - SIZE S - for sale on www.etsy.com/shop/naomikay

Tribal print shorts - SIZE S - for sale on www.etsy.com/shop/naomikay

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African print bunting

A trip to Cornwall at Easter reinforced my feeling that it’s important to have a nice looking campsite, and to be comfortable !

List of this to brighten up a camping trip- ( 3 things to start with!)

Bunting – a must have, and I will be busily making some ahead of the next camping trip which planned for early May

Wellington boots – as long as they are brightly coloured and it’s not raining! Here are a pic of my boots I bought earlier this year from Joules – I love these, not only comfy, but perfect for slipping on when in a hurry to get from the tent to the loo !

A comfy chair to lounge in while watching friends slave over the camp fire, so to relax in while sipping a cold beer… or warm red wine (if you forgot to pack the esky!)

Neither of the last 2 items I can make, so I will be making some bunting- much to the disgust of my b/f.  He doesn’t like crafty stuff!

I have already cut out some trianges from offcuts of fabric, and will sew these together in the coming week.

bunting materials

Take 2 triange peices – with right sides together sew along the 2 long sides. Fold the to right way. repeat with all pieces.

Stitch the open ends inside bias binding and there you have it …. a length of bunting, perfect to brighten up any campsite or garden !

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Garment Labels

I aspire to have my friends wear handmade clothes with a smile and to sell my garments to make a bit of pocket money. My 1951 singer Sewing machine is definitely up to the job, and has proved a solid worker and mostly reliable – a little temperamental which is understandable, considering her age.

Some neat, profession garment labels would ensure the items I make and sell are professional and high quality. Searching the Etsy site, I have found numerous people who print these labels and once I have the design completed, it is on my list to have done this April. Stay tuned and look out for my labels and swing tags.

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Potato block printing

Whilst drinking a few Guiness’s at the pub on St Patrick’s day I was happily thinking all things Irish and that includes potatoes…… Not only have I planned a potato in my garden – one of those potatoes you find at the back of the cupboard which has started sprouting …. I hope to reap my rewards in a few months – 1 potato turns into a potato bush with at least 10 new potatoes. Another use for old and sprouting potatoes is to use them as a block to create a relief in a create a printing block to print onto fabric !!

take one potato – cut in half.

Use knife to shape out design

cover design in fabric paint

press on to fabric … repeat pattern.

I think I may practice on some paper first and use this a birthday or Christmas cards…. or maybe swing tags for madebynomes.com clothes…

The choice is endless ….. just need to get a few potatoes, fabric paint and white or cream fabric, maybe Calico will be suitable.

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New African Print Fabric

Here are a few pictures of the fabric I recently purchased from my favourite shop on Goldhawk Road, west London.

blue orange yellow geometric

blue orange yellow geometric - Holland wax print cotton fabric

I am planning to make a make a skirt from this fabric – similar to the pattern I found on Burdastyle – Obi apron skirt

ying yang yellow orange blue Holland wax print cotton

ying yang yellow orange blue Holland wax print cotton

This green, yellow swirl print (or is it ying yang)will look fab as a pair or shorts or maybe a short beach dress

Check out my items for sale in my Etsy shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/naomikay

I have more photos of my favourite fabric at  http://www.facebook.com/MadeByNomes

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Liquorice fabric Sorbetto inspired summer top

I really like the Sorbetto Pattern and I have made made 3 tops now, with another one in progress.

Liquorice Sorbetto top with square neckline

Liquorice Sorbetto top with square neckline

I have made several changes to the original pattern:

  • Square neckline
  • 10 small front pleats
  • front and back neck facing (white fabric)
  • arm facing (white fabric)
  • elastic in the front
The alterations were a bit of trial and error. I didn’t plan to have elastic in the front, however the neckline was slightly too wide, but i actually prefer the snug fit with the elastic. The facing for the neck and arm are 2 pieces of lightweight white cotton  a front and back piece - this took a white to draft as i the front and back had changed shapes compared to the the pattern i has started with
 I love the fit and design of the finished top.

 

front pleats

front pleats

liquorice sorbetto top, back view

liquorice sorbetto top, back view

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Spring has sprung

What a perfect day in London to have the day off work and to spend outside in the garden, brainstorming and sketching ideas for spring and summer garment. It’s too nice of a day to be inside sewing!

So what do i have planned for spring and summer? Well it’s all about me, and some new clothes – so it’s got to be a pair of fitted hipster African print shorts with zipper and pockets,  Pastel pink sorbetto top with cap sleeves and interesting front detail, and a cute summer day dress !!

Time to get back to the garden and prepare the pots for the summer’s vegetable crop!

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Party shorts for summer

I love bright colours and bold geometric prints. I have a few styles of prints and a few meters of fabric crying out to be made into these cute little shorts. Just perfect for fun in the sun!

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green orange African print shorts

green orange African print shorts

green orange purple elastic shorts back

green orange purple elastic shorts - back

green orange black shorts madebynomes

green orange black shorts madebynomes

Nomes wearing green orange purple African print shorts

Nomes wearing green orange purple African print shorts

These are for sale on Etsy – GBP15 with free postage.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/94018182/green-orange-purple-african-geometric

And see my other items that are for sale - http://www.etsy.com/shop/naomikay

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Party Short Pant

With summer fast approaching I have decided the use my Party Pant pattern and make a few pairs of shorts for sale on Etsy and for me to wear.

I’ll be uploading pictures soon

Be sure to check out the original Party Pant

party short pant blue african print

party short pant blue african print - size extra small UK8party short pant blue geometric with black and white internal waistband

party short pant blue geometric

party short pant blue geometric with black and white internal waistband

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Foot stool beanbag

Another project from the Liberty Book of Home sewing.

The fabric is from Ikea – a thick, heavy cotton, and filled with polystyrene beans.

42cm diameter, 39cm height. Zipper closure on the base, fabric handle on the side. Project completed within an hour.

foot stool

bean bag foot stool

 

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Fabric covered books

I love the Liberty Book of Home Sewing , there are so many nice projects to complete. I have covered two A5 books to make them unique, and perfect for gifts. I hope Selina likes her Liberty print book.

fabric covered book

African print fabric covered book

book covered with fabric

book covered with fabric

Liberty print and African print

Liberty print and African print

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Dog paw print stockings for Christmas

I’m slowly getting into the homemade Christmas spirit…. Christmas cards have been made and posted, first test of the fruit mince pie recipe was success and very delicious, and now 2 Christmas stockings are completed.

Aren’t these just soooo cute – for sale on Etsy

Dog paw print fleece Christmas Stockings

Dog paw print fleece Christmas Stockings

And check out my other animal inspired craft items

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Homemade Christmas Cards

This year it finally happened – I have made my own Christmas cards to send to friends and family.

The idea behind these cards is to reuse paper, cardboard and sewing bits and bobs. The cards also have 2 uses – as a card, and as a tree decoration.

Here are a few of the designs, which I hope they look like little presents wrapped with ribbons.

Homemade Christmas cards

Homemade Christmas cards

Materials

old magazines with Christmas images or colours

paper samples bought from Oxfam

assortment of ribbons

pva glue

sequins and other sparkles

coloured pans

 

I hope my friends and family enjoy their personalised homemade cards. x

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Vintage patterns from ebay

I love browsing ebay for sencond hand goods. I have recently noticed that there are a lot of vintage sewing patterns for sale on ebay and I have been lucky and won a couple of auctions !!  Quite excited about getting  the patterns out and planning some sewing projects.

McCalls 6566

McCalls 6566 vintage pattern. Copyright 1962

Simplicity 7115

Simplicity 7115 vintage pattern.

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Green Marie Skirt with Pockets

The Burdastyle website is perfect for browsing projects for inspiration and also for downloading free patterns.

For this skirt I used the Marie Skirt pattern and made some minor adjustments.

green skirt madebynomes

green skirt madebynomes

Improvements:

The front of the I have added 2 pockets using some pocket patterns I have drafted for a previous skirt 

On the back of the skirt I reduced the size ofd the pleats and lengthened the sewing to ensure the back wasn’t too puffy!

marie skirt with side zipper and pockets

marie skirt with side zipper and pockets

I have also lined the skirt so I will be perfect to wear with black opaque tights during the winter months

green marie skirt with pockets

green marie skirt with pockets

 

 

 

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