My gorgeous son has just graduated from Northumbria University after completing a PGCE in Primary Education. A Graduation ceremony definitely needs a new dress and so here is The Northumbria.
We took a selfie on the River Tyne!
You will notice I tried a brand new pattern! I fancied a sundress so ordered this pattern– Burda 6918 from the SimplicityNewLook website.
It all sewed up quickly as I did not get time to make the lined bodice! However, it was quite large and I needed to take the side seams in by about two inches each side! The fabric was from my Scarborough haul!
Northumbria University is in Newcastle, which is one of my favourite places. We walked along the Quayside which has The Baltic and The Sage by it…and even it’s very own beach!
Blog Manager had bought herself a #jumpintojune playsuit ……she didn’t want a homemade one!!!
So a very proud Mummy today! They both looked fabulous!
And my favourite photo of the day….
Pattern: Burda 6918
Fabric: 1.5 metres cotton
Wonky Factor: 8/10 it’s still a little big for me on the front but I am glad I tried a new style!!
Amanda 💝
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Congratulations to you both! And the dress is lovely! What a nice fabric selection.
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Thank you! X
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Congratulations! You must be a proud mum! 🙂 ANd your dress looks smashing!
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Thanks Laurie! 😘
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Congratulations to your son 😊
Love the sun dress and another great set of pictures.
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Thank you! Yes, Blog Manager back on top form this week!! 🎓⭐️🎓
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These pics are so lovely! Great that you tried out a different pattern, it looks great! Do you have many projects planned for the summer?
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I have a stash of fabric!! And am trying to make some different patterns! I just sewed a one shoulder dress…. Love it…but no good for weather in the NE!!! Lol💦☔️💨☁️💦
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I have a huge stash too! And lots of unopened patterns 😁 Good to try some different ones, once I’ve finished my WIPs…
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Congratulations to your son and too you. Such a lovely proud moment and in no small part, I’m sure, due to your hard work as Mum too.
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Thanks Bekki!! I am very proud of him!
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Congratulations! I quite like the style of this dress on you.
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Thank you! I am really trying hard to try to sew new styles!!! What are you sewing at the minute?
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Hmmm, not much sewing is going on around these parts unfortunately. Too busy and then tired from writing the final pieces for my PhD thesis. When that is finished though, I intend to take a week off and spend it sewing. I really want to add some new pieces to my wardrobe. Right now, I’m dreaming of all the things I want to make (I fear a week will be nowhere near long enough…). To satisfy my sewing urge I’ll probably make some quick knit tops first, one with a drape neck I found in a recent Knipmode magazine and one from the drape drape book and then see whether I’m up for something more complicated like a classic tailored shirt.
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Oh sounds very busy with academia first! But good to have something to dream about! It will get you through! Good luck! 😘
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what a wonderful happy day! The dress looks great, I made it earlier this summer and had to ajust the fit too – then washed it and it kindly shrank to fit! Must learn to pre wash fabrics
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Hahaha! Oops, me too!!! Mine might be a better fit next time I wear it then!! Lol
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You are so proud of your son. Your beautiful smile says it all Amanda. Love your dress and bolero. Perfect outfit. A lovely post.
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Thanks Linny. You still worry like mad about them tho don’t you! ? He’s more of a worry now than when he was little!!!
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Yes I never realised how much that you worry about them once they are young adults. Someone once told me “little children, little worries. Big children, big worries” How true. Has he got a teaching job lined up.
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Oh that’s a true motto for sure! Yes, he is very excited as he has a job in a small school about 15 minutes from home teaching 9and 10 year olds and is also the PE co-ordinatir!!! He has big football team plans already!!! ⚽️
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That is wonderful that he has a job. Those lucky students, especially the footy fans. Sounds like lots of fun will be had by all.
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Lovely, and very cute photographs 🙂
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Thank you! X hurray it’s Monday morning and no work!!! 👍🏻
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Great geometric fabric! And I bet you are proud!
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Very!! 🎓😍🎓
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Congratulations to all on jobs very well done!
When I first saw that last photo I thought, “he’s got the masculine version of her eyes & general facial shape.” Does he also have your sunny disposition? Looks like it from the photo. Lovely BM is independent at the mo & taller than Mum! Perhaps busy being her own good self just now! 😉
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Yes, he is quite like me but quieter and more laid back!! BM is back in blog mode!! Phew!! Not the same when she doesn’t want to take the photos!! 😉
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What beautiful photos of your family, you all look so happy and proud. It warms my heart. Your dress, of course, looks lovely. Congratulations to your son!
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Oh what a lovely comment! Thank you! 😘
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What lovely family photos! I always thought you were quite tall but either I’m wrong or your son is REALLY tall! Lovely sundress – all you need now is some sun…..
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Hahaha, no I am really short! 5 foot 2 and 3/4!! Hahaha but he is 6 foot 1 now!!
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5’2 3/4″ is tall when you’re even shorter than that, lol:)
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Haha! Yes, true!!!
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Congrats to your son! BM is looking great! But I can’t believe she didn’t want a handmade one!! Now that’s one stylish family😀
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Thanks Abigail! Yes, how can she not want a handmade one!!! Lol
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Proud mum moment!! Lovely frock. I’ve got to ask – where in Scarborough did you find such lovely fabric?
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There is a shop just behind the Main Street, Scarborough sewing Centre I think…….full of cotton fabric ! Hard to choose!!!
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Hooray for your son! The dress looks so summery – i’m very jealous!
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Thanks! Xx
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Congratulations! Love the photos in this post! Your dress looks great and the fabric is lovely. It works well with the bolero and shoes too.
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Thank you! It could have done with lining I think. I had to go to BHS and buy a slip to stop it clinging to me!! Lol
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Aw, lovely pics and a lovely frock! You are so alike, especially in that last photo! And congratulations too 😃
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Hahaha, I won’t tell him that!!! Isn’t he just lovely?? It was also my sister’s grad same day….so watch out for next weeks post!! Lol
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If he had lipstick on he could be you!! Lol
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Hahahaha! Not good if I tell him he looks like 47 year old woman!!!! 😢😢😢
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Another lovely dress! Your wardrobe must be bursting at the seams! I am planning a few new makes over the holidays as I’m starting a new job in September – moving to a new school and up into Key Stage 2! Need to have some new outfits to impress my new class! Maybe another Ruby….!
Love reading your blog. Keep it up! Have a good summer break.
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Awwww thank you!! Yes, you definitely need a KS2 wardrobe!!! Hahaha have a great holiday!!
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Congratulations to your son. Another teacher in the family! The dress looks great. I particularly like the fabric, I may have to wander down and get some of that myself!
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Yes!! It’s pretty. I saw a beautiful dress in a shop in Harrogate that was camel and black. So was on the look out!!
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Congratulations! You are a beautiful looking family! Love the dress, its a pattern I also have waiting for the right fabric.
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