Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.12
I have changed some of my plans. Although I had meant to use my squiggle fabric for a trouser suit, I have changed direction: I now believe this fabric is the one I must use for the coat. Which leaves … Continued
Menswear – Sartorial Socks
This interesting picture tells us something very important about mens’ style. Tony Blair, then PM of Britain, is sitting next to the most powerful man in the world, Bill Clinton, President of the USA. Tony would love to be more … Continued
Jungle January – how to squeeze your fabric
The Demented Fairy (here in a glorious velvet wedding jacket), sent me fabric for Jungle January. In the package was 2m of glamorous, silky, slightly stretchy satin in blue snow leopard. It positively glows. I decided to use this fabric … Continued
Simple Printing – Potato Prints for grown-ups
This is a fun activity to do at home, with or without your children. The last time I did potato prints I was at primary school. I cut into the potato using a blunt kitchen knife and used thick poster … Continued
The sheath dress – what it is and how to fit it
What is the difference between a shift dress and a sheath dress? Both are one piece dresses, made in woven rather than stretch fabrics, often knee length or shorter, often sleeveless, and are often confused. Both styles are classics and … Continued
Guest blog – An interview with Nana Yaa Aboagyewaa
Nana Yaa is one of our office services team, here at Notting Hill. Sometimes Nana is on reception and greets me, and everyone else, with such warmth and interest. I told her about her blog, and she told me about … Continued
Jungle January – Bra? or Algebra?
Every year I have watched the Jungle January challenge – the contest launched by Petty Grievances – with interest. The challenge, where animal print fabric reigns supreme, has yet to see me set foot in the jungle myself. Why not? Well although … Continued
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.11
The upcycled blouse The SWAP rules propose upcyling which I haven’t really done before. I have recut a skirt or two to make it fit, and have altered the style somewhat, but I haven’t done this before – pulled a … Continued
Nicolas Sarkozy – style advice for the smaller politician
Following on from considering how to dress a large politician, then a super skinny one, I will now turn my attention to a smaller man. And I have chosen Nicolas Sarkozy because despite his small stature (around 5’5″) he generally … Continued
Women Fashion Power exhibition at the Design Museum
This exhibition “about the language of clothes and power”, and recently reviewed in the Guardian, seemed to be right up my street. My friend Nicola Dibb, who runs Women In Social Housing, brought it to my attention. This weekend we … Continued
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