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HANDMAKING MEL

@handmakingmel.bsky.social
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sewing🧵 knitting 🧶 embroidery 🪡

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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Yes! Love the colourwork cuffs 😍
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Socks! 🧦 🥰
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
This is a Summer Lee sock pattern 🥰 yarn is Mondim from Retrosaria 🧶
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Morning commute knitting 🧶 🚌 #placesyoucanknit #knitting @hfxtransit.bsky.social
Knitting project by the window on a bus
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
So cute!
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Definitely! It’s an organza jacquard from Longan Crafts. The flowers are pink metallic ✨ it sewed up really well, I didn’t find it finicky given that it has a bit of heft to it. Let me know if you have any specific Qs! Fabric was gifted but they shared a 15% off code: ‘handmakin’
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
The finished @stylearc.bsky.social #SAHopeWovenDress 🌺✨ Obsessed with how this one turned out! #SewSky
Front on view of dressClose up bodice viewSleeve details of dressFull dress view
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
First try-on 👀 The #SAHopeWovenDress is done in this beautiful organza jacquard 🌺 It’s see-through in places so I’ve also sewed up a #SAJunoSlipDress to wear underneath (almost done here but desperately needs a press!) #SewSkyChallenge2025
Selfie trying on the newly finished Style Arc Hope Dress over the nearly finished Juno Slip DressSelfie of the nearly finished Style Arc Juni Slip dress in a light mauve Back view of straps of the mauve Style Arc Juno Slip Dress
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
She’s almost done! Just need a button on the back and needs to be hemmed 🌺✨ #SewSky #SewSkyChallenge2025 #SAHopeWovenDress
Almost finished Hope Dress hanging on a hanger on a clothing rack
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
I love it! It’s been great to sew with too 🤩
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Same!! It’s from Longan Craft 💖
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Thank you! I’m obsessed with it 🤩 It’s from Longan Craft
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Thank you! It’s from Longan Craft 💖
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
It’s giving ✨opulence✨ #SewSkyChallenge2025 @stylearc.bsky.social #SAHopeWovenDress in progress 🧵
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Piecing together the bodice for the #SAHopeWovenDress #SewSkyChallenge2025 #SewSky
Trying on the bodice while sewing for Style Arc Hope Dress
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Cutting in progress ✂️ #SAHopeWovenDress #Sewing #SewSky
Pattern pieces lay on top of organza jacquard fabric, ready to be cut out
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Omg amazing 🤩
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Sewing valentines for all the #SewSky friends 💘 #sewing #valentines
Digital pink valentine that says: Hey valentine! I promise to never touch you fabric scissors. Like never ever.Digital pink valentine that says: Hey valentine! I pre-washed your sewing fabric for you (followed with a very detailed explanation of how they adhered to the lengthy details provided)Digital pink valentine that says: Roses are red, violets are blue, I look good in my handmade garment, umm yeah obviously Digital pink valentine that says: I only have eyes for you. 

Two needles are visible with the eye part of the needle being prominent.
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
#ootd featuring my handknit #WeekendSlipover 🧶 #knitting #knitsky
Elevator selfie pic wearing a cream turtleneck and blue jeans with a handknit Weekend Slipover in a cream-coloured yarn
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Thank you! I’m obsessed with the colour 😍💙
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻❤️
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Thank you so much, Erika! I’m pretty pleased 🥰
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
My #v1870 trousers are almost done! 💙 #SewSky #CobaltSuit Read my project update here: www.minerva.com/post/250835
Trying on the handmade cobalt trousers in front of mirror in sewing room
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
That pocket looks great! 🤩
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
The pockets were not part of the pattern but a necessary addition 💁🏻‍♀️💙🙏🏻
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Got some morning sewing in today before work 💙✨ #SewSky #CobaltSuit
Inside of cobalt pants trousers being made with black pocket lining showing
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
💙💙💙
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
It’s a Vogue pattern! Maybe I’ll self draft someday 🙏🏻
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Thank you! I’m trying to recreate a cobalt suit that was in #EmilyinParis 💙
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Love it! What did you knit yours with?
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
The sewing begins! #SewSkyChallenge2025 💙 This two-piece suit has over 22 pieces💫
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
New cast on for the #SkyKAL 💙 This is the #SophieScarf in #mYak cashmere in the colourway ‘Stormy See’
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Currently going through the stash to see what yarn I can use to cast on for the #SkyKAL 💙 Thinking I will make a #SophieScarf 🤔
Showing two blue balls one yarn; one teal and one more periwinkle
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
STUNNING 😍
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Wearing my #vestno1 today 💙🌈✨ #knitting #knitsky
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
So cute!!
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
This is beautiful! 😍
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Beautiful! This is a great pattern . I made the jacket this past fall!
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Jill 🪡🌱 @fabricandflora.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Join the Sewsky Challenge + help us build a sewing community on Bluesky! 1. Challenge runs Feb 1-28. 2. Make a garment using a designer/fabric shop on Bluesky and tag them and use their pattern hashtag. 3. Use the #SewskyChallenge2025 hashtag. #sewing #sewingsky #sewsky #garmentsewing #sewists 🧵
Purple graphic that says "Sewsky Challenge" and the hashtag #sewskychallenge2025 with bright colored shapes around the edges of the frame.
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Oooo definitely going to be doing this!
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
I would love to be added! 🙏🏻❤️
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Yayyyy! I’m so excited for you 💫
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Yay! Welcome! 🤗
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Thank you!! A classic mismatch of stuff in the sewing room + beautiful hand painted ones by @elizabogardus.bsky.social 💖
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Thank you! Excited to finally get sewing 🧵 💙
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
It’s look great! 🤩
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Oh wow! I had not heard of the Coming Soon sweater but I just looked it up and it’s gorgeous!
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
My current #sewing project is trying to recreate this #EmilyinParis #cobaltsuit. It’s a big one and the prep work has been A LOT but I’m still so jazzed about this project 💙✨ #sewsky #WIP details here: www.minerva.com/post/250427
Photo from Emily in Paris television show where Emily is wearing a deep cobalt suit outside in a garden area.A photo of a product page for the designer cobalt suit that was used in the Emily in Paris tv show.Pattern pieces laying on top of cobalt fabric ready to be cut.Displaying project notebook on table with various scribbles on fitting and techniques.
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
The all-red outfit 🔥❤️👌🏻
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HANDMAKING MEL @handmakingmel.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Wow, beautiful makes! 😍
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