A sister for Lorelle
Thank you for all the warm reactions to my first, ever, sweater. The Purl Alpaca Lorelle, designed by Kari-Helene Rane. I like it so much I have been wearing it nearly everyday. Now my son Gus says he would like … Continued
Designing for Men – @Gus0ne
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I recently wrote about the dilemma of being keen on dressmaking even when you already have too many clothes. My son Gus, who reads my blog religiously, took pity on me. He suggested that as he has too few clothes … Continued
#BurberryMakersHouse
We went to an exhibition this week, and by the time you read this it will be over. Nevertheless it was interesting and I hope I can draw some points out. The first is that taking a day off work, … Continued
Paris Weekend – An alternative capsule wardrobe
If you had given me Lisa Comfort’s wardrobe for a weekend to Paris I wouldn’t have been too disappointed. But I would have felt a little underdressed in my navy/beige/tan “imaginary Parisian” wardrobe. As Sue S from Fadanista said: I … Continued
Anything for the weekend? – Lisa Comfort’s capsule wardrobe
I was sent an eBook free, for review. This book, published this week, is by Lisa Comfort of Sew Over It. It’s key features include: A small, but flexible wardrobe, using patterns that can (through the use of a few … Continued
Casual wardrobe planning #2 – The Tops
In my last post on my new casual wardrobe I discussed the range of tops I would like to make that might go my four casual trouser types. I am planning to make jeans, drapey trousers, elasticated waist jogging bottoms … Continued
Cling film patterns – trying for trousers
Last week I hosted another Cling Film Party in my basement flat. Powered by wine, chocolate, Nick’s lasagne and scintillating conversation Georgia and Jane made bodice patterns. Ably abetted by Megan, I hope they produced good quality bodice blocks. We … Continued
Autumn sewing plans
I haven’t been doing much sewing recently, since the completion of the Six Napoleon dress. I wore it out, but it wore me out. I love it, but to honest I wanted a little break once that was finished. I … Continued
Back from Bosnia
Last week we went hiking in Bosnia-Herzegovina, which was lots and lots of fun. Hard work in hot weather but just a great way to spend a week – challenging walks, my first experience of rafting, interesting food, swimming, socialising … Continued
Choosing a knitting pattern
Firstly thank you everyone who provided me with excellent advice in response to my million beginner questions last weekend. I am ready to plan my second knitting project and it has been hard to know where to start. But thanks … Continued