Getting closer to Chanel
Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel is one of my style icons. She always knew how to dress, but never more so than in the period before the Second World War. If you copy an outfit she put together or designed in this … Continued
The “Sloper” turtle neck, sleeveless jumper knitalong
I recently posted my knitting plans, and I have made good progress. I said I would make a petrol blue Heavenly sweater a dark green cashmere sweater a brown and green Holsten (just started, but it’s brown and mauve now) … Continued
Ergonomics – getting my space ready
New Year’s Resolution? Get my sewing space organised! I have been leading a double life – or treble if you factor in the amount of “active grannying” that has been going on lately. My job has been full on (and … Continued