Trouser suits
I am not one to follow trends. I am not breathless about what is shown at London Fashion Week, or the latest looks from Philip Lim or Victoria Beckham. I don’t have a subscription to Vogue and much of my … Continued
Time Management
I hesitate to write this post, but a few people have encouraged me to have a go. They seem to believe I get a lot done in a day and want to know the “secret”. Of course they are being … Continued
MANSWAP #10 – Facing reality
I don’t know why I didn’t make a plan (the clue is in the name “sewing with a PLAN”). I planned all the outfits, the colours and the fabrics. I created a wonderful, imaginary wardrobe for my son Gus. I … Continued
Trump’s dress code
Am I alone in feeling this is a still from a 1980s TV programme about power in the city?There is something rather old-fashioned about this photograph, don’t you think? There are two groups of men. The older generation – proud … Continued
Josef Frank Pattterns-Furniture-Painting at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London
I had been looking forward to this exhibition since it was announced last year. Despite it being rather an expensive venue (£7, compared to many other London museums being free) the Fashion and Textile Museum is an important source of … Continued
MANSWAP #9 – Vogue 8988 Jacket toile
I have already done four toiles for the jacket. The first pattern was unsuitable and far too small (two toiles) I found another pattern and made up the wrong size (two toiles) Finally (toile no 5) it is getting much … Continued
Hockney at the Tate Britain
We went to see the new David Hockney exhibition at the Tate Britain. On his 80th birthday we can celebrate perhaps our greatest living artist. Yorkshire man, wit, of respectable working class origins, innovative and gay – he has always … Continued
Knitting Update
I mentioned I might be doing a bit of knitting this year. So far I managed to make a second sweater for my son, which I will have a go at shortening. I also made something nice for myself. I … Continued
Rainshore – moving in
I know a few people have been following the building project are keen for an update. I am being a little coy. Mainly because it is not really sorted out yet. The best thing by far about this house is … Continued
Jewellery making
Apart from reading a book a week, learning more about knitting and completing a wardrobe for my son Gus, I have been attending evening classes. I usually manage to dedicate one night a week to learning something new. This … Continued
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