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What Charlie Made

Sewing service; curtains, cushions any size, & reupholstery. Interior design service. Personalised h I love creating and learning.

Hi, I'm Charlene also known as Charlie, an expat from the UK, living in Switzerland with my husband and three small kids. One day, I thought that my sewn creations could bring joy and gorgeousness to others as well as giving me some light relief from being a stay at home Mum. I particularly like making personalised items or working on custom projects. Please give me an excuse to make lovely things for you!

28/11/2018

This week's sewing theme seems to be altering. Altering, or rather converting a regular bra into a nursing bra. Altering trousers to fit better on the waist and thigh and altering these jazzy jeans from boot cut to skinny fit. I love the idea of making your wardrobe last for years. Keep your clothes and refashion them. Shop in second hand 'Brocki' shops and make the clothes work for YOUR style. Afterall "Fashions fade, style is eternal." - Yves Saint Laurent

26/11/2018

I've always wanted to have a go at revamping a traditional Swiss corner bench and table. This one didn't need too much of a revamp, just new cushions. Don't they look great? Very pleased with my geometry on that corner cushion too. Perfect fit. Get in touch for a quote if you have a custom job.

@ Basel-City

22/11/2018

Just like us, not all chairs are the same. You can't get premade cushions that fit, or the available colour option aren't what you are looking for, or you'd rather support local businesses than trawl through all the shops to find the right one. Whatever the reason, custom cushions is something that I do a lot of. In this case 12 times. This dining room is all set for party season now.

@ Basel-City

15/11/2018

In the utter chaos of my sewing room, I have these beautiful birthday flowers from the mummies at the playgroup I volunteer at. I always seem to work like this, then when the project is completed I have a good clear up and I organise myself for the next project.

@ Oberwil, Switzerland

13/11/2018

Grabbing a few minutes to take a look at where I am on the birthday dress front. I have managed to make well fitting front and back bodice pieces, now for the sleeves. The skirt I'm going for my favourite full circle, which I have made quite a few times. Time pressure is on. Birthday night out is Saturday... and I have customer orders to do too!

11/11/2018

This was quite the slap in your face opportunity to get body positive about myself.

Open post alert!
It started with feeling annoyed when I went shopping and clothes wouldn't fit quite right - or couldn't find a style that is 'in fashion' that I really liked - spending ages searching the internet to only return it and the forever nagging feeling that I should make my own clothes. So I started to make clothes for myself, to then find that - out of the packet clothing patterns - fit me about as well as ready to wear clothing from the shops. I was making so many alterations and toiles I was going crazy and getting confused. This was one of the main reasons I went on the pattern drafting course the other week. So I came home all excited and I have played with my basic bodice block and have some patterns coming along nicely. Next stage, try them on. Have you ever stood in front of a mirror, with your toile on and your pins ready and tried to pin alterations? Well ouch, and back to front, and contorting to name a few issues. Next thought, I need a mannequin/dressmakers form. l look into them and realise that they haven't got my rediculously short torso, lack of waist to bust ratio etc etc. Make your own Google said. Luckily my husband and I are DIY fans and a shopping trip later I am armed with several rolls of duck tape, a cheap long t-shirt, cans of expanding foam, foam and fabric scraps and some cling film. Two hours later, relief of Netflix entertainment for the kids, assistance from YouTube and very sore back from standing still and I am cloned. Gosh I wish. Just the body. Close up the neck and arms, fill it up, stick a pole through it and staple a base to it and there she is, my mate Stella. The only problem is, I can't stand her. I have dressed her up to make her look a little better, but all I can see are the bits I don't like about myself and I can't ignore her. I'm drafting a dress for my birthday on Thursday and I need her. Maybe this will help. I think she's even effecting my sewjo. Tips on body positivity please.

26/10/2018

Post pattern cutting course inspiration ✔️
Basic pattern bodice block made to EXACTLY fit me ✔️
Stationary supplies to adapt the basic block to..... ✔️✏️📐📏✂️
First design identified, boat neck top ✔️
Dream design target identified ✔️
Raring to go ✔️

@ Basel-City

19/10/2018

I'm so unbelievably excited this morning. I AM OFF TO LONDON! Firstly, I'm taking a two day, pattern cutting class to be able to make personally fitted dresses Secondly, London shopping...yay! Thirdly, catching up with some old friends for dinner and all without the kids. It's practically a spa retreat for me.

08/10/2018

It's true, makers got to make. I can't just sit on a beach. On holiday I get craft desperate! Now, I can't very well bring my sewing machine on a budget airline, I'm so slow at knitting, crotchet no, so I decided to try my hand at cross stitch again. It must have been about 15 years since I last started....and didn't finish, a cross stitch. I think this mandala style humming bird will be the ONE that I do finish. I've even picked a spot on the wall that it will be displayed once finished. An easy to download pattern by I'm really enjoying it and getting my 'making' fix.

05/10/2018

So I've had too many customers say, "ahh this is what you look like". So here I am, sort of, hiding behind a beautiful dressing table at our holiday home in Greece. I would love to do a What Charlie Made on it. A bit of gentle sanding, a revanish and replacing the worn out fabric underneath that glass. The chair is in pretty good shape, but I'd change the fabric to match the table nonetheless. Not take it away from its vintage style but give it a touch on modern. A bit like my outfit actually. A ready to wear vest top, with a What Charlie Made full circle skirt in a blue and white striped cotton. Hosting some much needed pockets. Sadly it's probably making it's last few appearances for this year, but I have plans to make more, in autumnal colours and fabric weight. Would you like me to stitch and sell clothing too?

@ Sífnos

12/09/2018

If you saw my post from a couple of weeks ago, here is part 2. This house build was recently completed, made mostly from concrete and oak with beautiful brass features. The outdoor space has a 3 meter long concrete bench and an adjacent 2 meter bench which provides the home with ample eating and entertaining space, although now it is in comfort with custom made cushions by .

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