Inspiration from ancient Egyptians
After nearly a year since we went to Seville, we managed to squeeze in a week on the River Nile. Egypt is more or less devoid of tourists, which makes it very sad. It has the most amazing places to … Continued
Egyptian Wedding
Do you love watching stranger’s weddings? Passing a country church in the summer, or seeing people coming down the steps of an inner city register office, I always stop and watch for a while. In Italy we stood and admired … Continued
Lino printing on a summer T shirt
Some of my all time favourite T-shirts come from Primark. Made in Romania or Poland these cotton with Lycra T-shirts are a tight fit (which I like), wash and wash without shrinkage or piling. Normally £2-£3 each, they come in … Continued
A gift for the Principal of the Mary Ward Centre
My opposites project came to an end. I made four lino prints based on the words on posters I came across at the Mary Ward Centre. I used machine embroidery to create colour on the design. I added a little hand … Continued
The story of my pincushions
I have three pin cushions. All of them have beauty and sentimental meaning. Tapestry pin cushion The first is a tapestry pin cushion made by my mother. I like it as it quite big and you can always find it. … Continued
Can a computer advise you on style?
I can advise you on style. Like many style advisors I have been trained in how to analyse the shapes and styles that best suit individual men and women. But my time is relatively expensive and not everyone wants a … Continued
Learning to cook – Japanese style
You may remember my friend Yuka, who showed me round the pattern cutting room at her work. Apart from working in London’s fashion industry Yuka is also a qualified Japanese chef. I know this is a sewing blog, but it … Continued
From block to toile to pattern – making fitting alterations
I made a toile for my friend Lyn. This post explains how I created and altered the paper pattern that Lyn, with some design changes, will be able to use to make herself a sheath dress (and by further alteration) … Continued
More Burberry summer coat inspiration
When I saw this lovely dress in the Evening Standard I wondered if it might be by Christopher Bailey. Although I assume the writing said Summer I thought it might say Prorsum – you may as well put your brand … Continued
Mad Men – Joan Holloway/Harris
I have seen the finale for Mad Men now and I think on the whole the ending was pleasing. If you want the definitive post on Mad Men clothes do go and have a look at the brilliant Pattern Vault. Although … Continued
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