MANSWAP #5 – The actual Plan
I have taken a little break recently, but that has given me plenty of time to firm up my plans for Gus’s SWAP. This involves a wardrobe of 11 items that I have to complete by the end of April … Continued
Secret #Stitchingsanta
The idea behind the Secret Stitching Santa, organised by the talented and dedicated Sheila of SewChet, is that a variety of sewing and knitting bloggers make or buy presents for others. I did it last year and made a life … Continued
How to make your own dressmaking fabric by painting on silk
Happy New Year – I am back! We were away for Christmas and New Year, without access to the internet. What do you do when you can’t log in? It’s a challenge, I can tell you! This is what I … Continued
A Handmade (Minimalist) Christmas
I am not very good at Christmas. I don’t like the pressure. I don’t like the unrealistic expectations. I don’t like the excess. On the other hand I do love my family, and I really enjoy spending time with them. … Continued
Silk painting commission
Some months ago I noticed I was getting a fair few comments from Brenda, in Oregon, USA. She appeared to be reading my blog (all 750 or so posts) from start to finish, and commenting on several. I was flabbergasted. … Continued
MANSWAP #4 Making a tailored jacket for Gus
The two jackets You may remember that I started with the idea of making a 1940s vintage jacket for my son Gus. I toiled it twice and made a number of alterations. On the third iteration, discouraged by the amount … Continued
2016: The Hits and Misses of the Year
Lots of bloggers are doing this – looking back at what they made in 2016 and describing what went well and what did not. I don’t know who first “hit” on this idea, so I am sorry if I “miss” … Continued
Moomins in London
A few years ago Nick and I went to Finland, to the wilderness, close to the Arctic Circle. It was full of snow and ice, the freshest air imaginable and the clearest skies. We had hoped to see the Northern … Continued
MANSWAP #3 – The Trouser Pattern
The trousers Thank you to (grumpy) Karen who suggested I tried Make My Pattern. I was sceptical, to be honest. I have nice vintage men’s trouser patterns – why would I want Aldrich blocks? Then I looked at the website … Continued
My next knitting projects
While I am engaged in making a small wardrobe of clothes for my son Gus I will still want to make a few things for myself, but there is no pressure. Some will be sewn, of course. I am not … Continued
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