Making Life more Beautiful
I often stare at menswear in shop windows. And look at mens’ fashion shows. And there is something that I have noticed that makes traditionalists (like my husband) get rather angry. Do you know what it is? Here is a … Continued
It’s nice to be sewing again. I enjoy the whole process – the planning, the selection of materials, altering patterns, getting a good fit, and the sewing process, although my construction skills are a bit mediocre I must admit. But … Continued
I wear cardigans. Or “cardis” as we say in Lancashire. In fact the cardi is essentially a bit of a sad item. Workwear of black trousers, a teal T shirt and a black cardi with plastic gold buttons. A white … Continued
One of the books I recently read was Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’urbervilles. In the book there are many descriptions of the clothes worn by farm workers in the 1880s. I was taken with the description of young women … Continued
I recently did a colour consultation for a good friend with amber eyes. Traditionally known as Hazel they can look a bit “woody”, including various shades of yellowish green. I find this colouring very fascinating and love looking at light, … Continued
For those who have joined me in making an Elizabeth Zimmermann seamless sweater, we are coming to the end. Which may be a relief to those who did not! This post covers how to finish your sweater; we will discuss … Continued
I am not sure how many of these I can take! Last week Notting Hill Housing, where I work, announced our intention to merge with another large housing association. Notting Hill owns around 30,000 homes in London, and we decided … Continued
This week we are knitting the colourful patterned yoke for our seamless Elizabeth Zimmermann sweater. And here, to get you in the mood, is the inspiration picture from Knitting without Tears. Although the picture is grainy. I was enthused by the … Continued
The Balenciaga exhibition at the V&A starts with some examples of his work inspired by his Spanish heritage. For any designer their own background and experience will always come through their work, to some extent. But Balenciaga, who may be … Continued
Today I am going to cover the sleeves on our Seamless sweater with a colourful patterned yoke. The yoke sweater really needs sleeves, although I have been thinking about a sleeveless version. Maybe you could make very short sleeves – … Continued
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