Enid Inspired

Yep I did it alright, made my first bra and the best part is, it fits! Not the best fit but certainly comfortable and wearable. Bra for young ladies from Ten to Teens and Casual Clothes The b...

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YOU  CAN'T JUST BUY GOOD NIGHTIES ANY MORE, AND NOTHING BEATS THE FLANNEL NIGHTIE  FOR WARMTH AND COMFORT.  A PAIR OF JAMMIES HOWEVER ,ARE MORE PRACTICAL FOR THE ANTICS OF  LITTLE ONES. I HAD...

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 This little sun bonnet features ina few of the Enid books. This is the first time I have made it. I was inspired to have a go after seeing Tab's version The drafting was easy. The pieci...

http://enidinspired.blogspot.com/2011/02/another-sun-bonnet.html

A short introduction: I have 4 Enid books, all very well worn and slightly fragile. I stole 2 off mum who to my knowledge never used them so I felt justified. Of the other two, one was ebay and ...

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Suntops and tennis dresses From Teenagers and Small Women The fabric was purchased on sale for $5.00 a meter, the zip is recycled from one of my sister's old school uniforms and the buttons...

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2011 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST   What more could a little girl want more than a princess dress after a bit of thinking i had a look at what i had and I thought if I morphed...

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As this is my first post I thought it would be fun to share a photo of me with my sister in our Enid Inspired dresses. The photo would have been taken around 1967 or 68. My sister is on the lef...

http://enidinspired.blogspot.com/2011/01/smart-frock-and-pinafore-dress.html

 I spent the day sewing. I made three outfits today.  Another culottes for Lilly, a jumpsuit for Rose and a dress for Fern. My back is sore, I forgot to get up and stretch.  BOOK: Ten t...

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 I spent the morning jamming plums, baking homemade sausage rolls and making trifle.  But I had that bored, restless feeling.  That can only be soothed with a good crafting project. ...

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 I've not made this one before. After seeing THIS and THIS version by Vicki I had to give it a go.  To avoid forgetting to add seam allowance when cutting.  I find it easiest to dr...

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 This is one of my favorites, I think I say that for most of the Enid's I've made. BOOK: Play Clothes (Pink Cover) DESIGN: Overalls For Crawling.  I found this printed drill at the O...

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Pattern : Pre-School Pinnies Book: Enid Gilchrist's Play Clothes Fabric: Clear plastic, quilting cotton Size: Three to Four years Another very quick and easy smock to make for the preschool kidl...

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Wow it's been a long time between posts! I think I've finally collected every Enid published. Still like to trawl the op-shops, Ebay and Oztion looking just in case I have missed one. Toda...

http://enidinspired.blogspot.com/2010/08/enid-wrap-around-skirt.html

Hello, Sorry I haven't been around for a while. I had a couple of emails from people wanting to join the blog. I've misplaced them I'm sorry. I sort of ignored them and then they got deleted ...

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Pattern : Little Smock for Our Busy Girl of Three Book: Enid Gilchrist Three to Six - Clothes for Boys and Girls Fabric: Clear plastic, cotton broadcloth, quilting cotton Size: Three to Four yea...

http://enidinspired.blogspot.com/2010/03/little-smock-for-busy-girl-of-three.html

I made this shift for the 2 year old daughter of a friend. It looks huge now but should last her a long time! It looks better in real life - not a very good photo. The buttons are from my gr...

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I did make a second one. This one fits perfectly with room on the strap to move the button next summer. I remembered to put the seam allowance in this time. No chance to take an action shot sor...

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Hi. My name is Vicki and I live in Perth. My boy has grown out of the mountains of tiny baby stuff we were given, so I finally have the opportunity to use my Enid pattern books! This is my ...

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I thought it about time I introduced myself. My name is Carol and I live near Byron Bay. I joined this blog some months ago with the intention of showing my Enid Gilchrist handiwork. I made this ...

http://enidinspired.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-first-enid.html

Here is my second Enid Gilchrist creation - the "Cool Dress" from the 'Play Clothes' (pink cover) publication. I'm a little surprised that so much time has past since my first go at drafting an...

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This is my first ever Enid creation - the Matinee Jacket from Clothes For Your Children (p20). The size is described as "infant". Perhaps I was too generous with my seam allowances but this ja...

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Pattern : Raglan Baby Gown Book: Baby Book Fabric: Cot sheet bought from Op-shop The sheet is well washed and beautifully soft. Construction Details: French Seams Binding at neck. 1/4...

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Pattern: Baby's first Gown Book: Baby Book Fabric: Fine poplin. Embellishment: Embroidered Lazy Daisies. Construction Details: French seams. Bodice is gathered to a yoke. Raglan sleeves ...

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Both of these are made from vintage tablecloths. The green one is a buttery soft linen. The cloth was circular so I managed to fussy cut it with the lace edging. I have enough of the cloth left ...

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An Enid Gilchrist Pretty Pini from Play Clothes. This is my favourite I have made of these so far. I used a vintage tablecloth which I have been hoarding for absolutely ages, waiting for the perf...

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