Making Life more Beautiful
I have started trying to work with more difficult fabrics, in the hope that this will force me to improve my sewing techniques. I am a good enough constructor, but my stitching is rather basic compared to some of the … Continued
I am thinking about creating a blouse that uses a translucent fabric to create an ombre et lumière effect. I have been collecting inspirational images. And here are my thoughts. Some sheers are more sheer than others A translucent blouse does … Continued
You may remember that Rachel wrote to me asking what patterns would be good for a beginner. I, and a number of others, made some suggestions. Well Rachel recently got in touch again, with some photographs of how she has been … Continued
It’s still summer and the maxi dress is a great choice for summer parties, relaxed afternoons and festivals. The maxi dress is a floor length dress suitable for day times and outdoor events, and generally associated with the carefree, hippyish … Continued
I have had an interesting, and in many ways surprising, experience. I bought a dirty pink dress in the H&M sale for £5. I ripped it apart and used the front and back pieces as a pattern. I added a … Continued
As I am spending at least one weekend a month in Lancashire I thought I would review the fabric shop offerings in the area. I started with Minerva, a company I only know through its online offer. It’s website is … Continued
Now I have started to research how to use translucent fabrics, I realise that “sheer” looks are all the rage. With these four ensembles I can see six nipples and at least two pairs of knickers (underpants). I am … Continued
Part 1, on sixties style, elicited some brilliant reminiscences in the comments section. Not all my readers are old enough to have memories of the era, but they may have views about the style. In 1966 Britain still seemed on … Continued
I like lace, but I don’t have much experience with it. The only lace item I have ever made was in about 1984 when i attended a dressmaking class in Moss Side Manchester. I think I used a Vogue pattern … Continued
I was sorry to hear that Cilla Black, 1960s singer and entertainer, had died at the comparatively young age of 72. I still love her early hits Alfie, Anyone who had a heart and Something tells me. I even prefer … Continued
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