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Crochet cap

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Winter is coming. And with the present climatic changes we can't even predict if it's going to be bad or good. Be prepared Crocheted a cap with ear covers. It's a basic crochet pattern that's easy.

Simple Frock

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A simple Frock with top bib and gathered skirt. With satin ribbon ties for back toes and a zipper back opening. Added the lace trim for extra decoration.  It's a very easy project with the right measurements and the basic bodies draft pattern.

Pattu pavadai 2

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Pattu pavadai.. A traditional dress for the young girls down in South India... It can be bought ready made or stitched according to choice. The grandness of the dress depends on the occasion. I stitched this for my daughter.. who loved it. The long skirt.. flares out as she twirls around.. I stitched the skirt with a attached bib to act as a slip and the top is stitched with puff sleeves and a low back with ties.. Loved the color and the gold work adds grandness..

EMBROIDERY - CHAIN STITCH FILLING

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This is a chain stich filling with shisha work done on a kameez. The design was traced from the self print of the salwar. 

Box pleated skirt

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This is a box pleated skirt made with 2 fabric combinations. It is very easy to do and takes less time and effort. * First calculate the wanted waist and length measurements for the garment.. * Then cut the fabric into strips of desired width  depending on the wanted width for doing the box pleat. * Mark the length of the skirt and the cut fabric. * Attach the 2 fabric alternatively. * Finish the bottom hem. Then do the box pleat. * Attach the belt to the skirt. * Attach the fastners and voila.. we have

LAYERED SKIRT

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This is a 3 layer skirt which I  made for my daughter. I used net with cotton lining  fabric. I loved the way it flows when down when worn. It took some time to make it since it was my first time and also because of all the gathering on net fabric. I am sure with time and some practice it would be easy.

Pattu pavadai 1..

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Today I stitched yet another skirt and blouse for my little A..it was a gift set piece from my friend.. the color combination is really good..cant wait to try it on her..