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Popper Charms by Dotty Owl

April 19, 2018 Dotty Owl - Beautiful Sewn Items Leave a comment

There’s a very good reason why Dotty Owl has been quiet the last few weeks… Since early January I have been working my socks off on a brand new and totally unique product range. It features sparkles, cute animals, rainbows, rose gold & bows! Everything is very girly at the moment – with a view to adding some similar products more aimed at boys in the future.

‘Popper Charms by Dotty Owl’ will be launched at the beginning of May – so watch this space for lots more information and giveaways on my Facebook Dotty Owl page too! I am just sooooo excited!

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Dressmaking, News

World Book Day 2018 – Molly Moon & Hedwig, Harry Potter’s Owl

March 1, 2018 Dotty Owl - Beautiful Sewn Items Leave a comment

It’s World Book day 2018 and it’s snowing outside! Here are the costumes for this year… Molly Moon and Hedwig the Owl from Harry Potter.

I had lots of fun making them! Click here for tons more information and lovely pictures…

Now to clear all the fur and feathers from my Sewing Room!

Dressmaking, News

1970s Jumper & Flared Trousers

December 2, 2017 Dotty Owl - Beautiful Sewn Items Leave a comment

I’ve been so busy with Christmas orders at Dotty Owl but I had to take a little time aside to make a 1970s outfit – required for a Christmas Show!

I sewed up some flared trousers using suiting fabric and a jumper to match from authentic 1970’s fabric… Read more and see lots of pictures here…

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Snowsuit into Coat – Alteration

October 16, 2017 Dotty Owl - Beautiful Sewn Items Leave a comment

I have just finished work on some alterations – after I had a request to transform a Little Green Radicals Snowsuit (18-24 months) into a more practical and wearable coat. Click here to see more about how I got on and the extras I sewed with the offcuts!

Snowsuit front

Dressmaking

Rosie Dress – Sew Over It

October 8, 2017 Dotty Owl - Beautiful Sewn Items Leave a comment

Last week I finally sewed up my first Rosie Dress by Sew Over It – I have had this pattern for a while and was excited to make my version. I had to make some adjustments but I’m pleased that all the hard work has paid off… It’s 1950’s style and vintage… more information and pictures here…

Dressmaking

Megan Dress Hack – Tilly & The Buttons

September 25, 2017 Dotty Owl - Beautiful Sewn Items Leave a comment

I have been really busy at Dotty Owl these past few weeks – but I was so pleased with how this dress hack turned out (made in the summer) I couldn’t resist adding it to Dotty Owl. It combines a skirt section from an Oliver Bonas dress with a bodice that I created from the Megan Dress by Tilly & the Buttons. The result is this lovely dress for a friend. More information and pictures can be found here.

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PLEATED ZIPPERED POUCH

July 20, 2017 Dotty Owl - Beautiful Sewn Items Leave a comment

Hooray for another Pleated Zippered Pouch! – I love this fabric soooo much! This was another end of term teacher gift… I couldn’t resist adding a Swarovski heart button for extra sparkle!

I hope you like it. More information (and previous versions) here.

News, Products

Personalised Heart Cushions (your artwork or photo added)

July 20, 2017 Dotty Owl - Beautiful Sewn Items Leave a comment

I sewed these cushions for end of term teacher gifts. They can be personalised with children’s special artwork – or anything else you would like added! The other cushion shown here was a gift and I added the photograph of the sheep to the heart.

Click here for more pictures and information!