Making Life more Beautiful
Last week I set up a puzzle. I draped a tent dress with a yoke and told you that the side seam was on the selvage grain, and asked what you thought was happening at the CF. Lots of you nearly … Continued
As usual you will be reading a warm recommendation to go and see this exhibition if you can. However the display of over 200 pairs of shoes is arranged by theme, with a strong emphasis on extremes of shape and … Continued
On a recent visit to the V&A I saw this lovely, hand-stitched textile. The colours, flowers and the curious long-eared animals (one playing the guitar) really attracted my attention. Imagine the work that went into this huge wall hanging (which … Continued
Last week I went to see a new play about Alexander McQueen, at the St James Theatre in Victoria, a guest of the theatre’s lawyers, Devonshires. I had a lovely time and the actors and writers were kind enough to discuss … Continued
I have covered this topic before, but I just lined my 1967 Vogue jacket using hand painted silk and I love it. First cut out your lining pieces and do the tailors’ tacks in a colour you won’t be using (navy … Continued
Eunice writes: I need your recommendations to decide on upgrading my sewing machine. I have a Brother BC2100 now and I am looking to buy a machine that can work with tricky and heavy fabrics and give a more professional … Continued
I mentioned that I have been learning to drape, or model, on the stand. Now I am making a bit of progress I thought I would give an update. I mentioned I was keen to see if I could do … Continued
I have been writing about the Japanese writer, Marie Kondo‘s approach to tidying up your life. Then I got an email from a reader. I’m so pleased you blogged about it. I genuinely feel like it is changing my life. … Continued
Beth of Afterdarksewing kindly nominated me for this award. I am glad she likes my blog. I like hers and we comment on each others’ blogs regularly. I am not sure what I really think about this kind of thing – … Continued
Turns out this “simple” yellow jacket is quite a time consuming job. Pattern I am using a 1967 Vogue pattern. It’s not a “designer” pattern, but clearly around that time many designers were using the kimono sleeve. And the dress … Continued