#9: raphaella makes a clutch bag

another really easy one, but with christmas and party season coming up it's always good to have little easy things to whip up!

you can try this in a variety of sizes and fabrics - anywhere from lace to leather!

enjoy!

an example will follow in a bit...just made one for a friend as a present and i don't want them seeing it on here first!

happy making!
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*COMING SOON*
high-waisted trousers, maxi dress, wrap dress, boxy jersey top
and any other requests...

#8: raphaella makes a high-waisted skirt

this is one of my favourite things to make - really quick, really easy, and there are so many ways to customize it!

all you need is one piece of fabric and some elastic - you don't even have to cut anything!

try making it really long and slightly narrower for slim maxi skirts, or adding loads of extra width and a little extra length for a volumized 50's-esque look!

remember - a stiffer fabric will give bigger volume, and a floatier fabric will give a lot more movement. try both!

here's the first ever one i made - over 3 years old and still going strong!

happy making!
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#7: raphaella makes a tote bag

i know this might seem a bit simple, but it's always good to have a guide!

tote bags are so useful, and there are a million ways to customize them!
whether it's for shopping, library trips, or just as a present, this is one easy make you should definitely try.

here's one i made recently in simple black and white - perfect for when you need to take a few extra bits with you!

enjoy and happy shopping!
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#6: raphaella makes a cocoon jumper

i do like being cosy...

i made this jumper for the first time this week, and so far i've worn it 3 days in a row!

i've used a stiff mohair-wool mix, but it would work great with anything from a fine knit to a big cosy tartan, and even with jersey if you just want something big and floaty

click on the diagram below to enlarge, and enjoy!

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(sorry about the cloudy mirror...)

#5: raphaella makes a long pencil skirt

it's been a while...

i made this skirt for graduation, and a friend of mine asked if i could post it up here, so here it is!

i've tried something new out with the instructions, click on the image to enlarge and print out.

enjoy!

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#4: raphaella, ian, luke, and kris make a radio show

hello!

from june 26th - july 4th, myself, jukebox richardson, ian jamesy james, and kris 'the viking' anderson will be hosting the only english-speaking radio show at this year's ROSKILDE festival - 'the english dandies!'

scary, but exciting stuff.
as i am lots better at being silly on air than making high-tech radio things, i made us some little doodles of logos for our show, which i hope you enjoy!

tune in to THE ENGLISH DANDIES from june 26th, on http://www.last.fm/festival/896162+Roskilde+Festival+2010
(possibly)

we'd love ya to be there!

love and pizza

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#3: jazzy makes some nail designs

my neighbour jasmine gives me the best nails ever.
12 years old and way too cool.