The three sins. Or the dress with the hole
The story of the hole and the three sins Why did I go into Misan Fabrics in Berwick Street on Thursday evening and buy a piece of cloth that had a large hole in it? Well, I liked the fabric … Continued
Mother and Daughter outfits – keeping it in the family
There is something comical about making an identical, or closely matching outfit for yourself and your daughter. In this picture we see how Butterick appealed to the “aww” factor to sell not just one, but two patterns, so that “mom” … Continued
Smocking for adults – 1940’s blouse is finished!
What an interesting project this has turned out to be. A quirky embroidery pattern – Briggs transfer P621-D677 “Smocked Blouse” – has allowed me to recreate a look that might have been worn during or after the war. The exaggerated … Continued
A new granny dress for a New Granny!
Its been a tough week for my daughter who was due to have her new baby on 2 July. I was expecting a call every night from the end of June and I am delighted to tell you the baby … Continued
Sporty Summer Sewathon – I finally reach the finishing line!
I have been working so hard on the contest dreamt up by Karen Ball of Did you Make That? Here is my step by step progress report: Decide to make running shorts work out what sort of running shorts I … Continued
Fabric Printing – final show
My fabric printing course is over for the term. I took wine and snacks to our show and tell end of term celebration. And I wore this outfit. The T shirt has my pixellated peony on it, and the skirt is … Continued
Chanel-type cardigan jacket
The internet made me do it! Lots of ladies, worldwide, have re-created a Chanel-type cardigan jacket, Vogue 8804, using the finest tweeds, silk linings, buttons and braids. Here are some I most admire: Corecouture, Manuela, and Ann Rowley. Two Chanel style … Continued
The 30 minute T-dress
It was time to get my sewing machine serviced so we took it to World of Sewing in South Croydon on the way to Ben and Mel’s. I didn’t think I could survive for two weeks without a machine, so I bought … Continued
Curvy Pencil Prototypes
Since producing the Curvy Pencil pattern and toile I have made up two skirts – one with and one without pockets. The skirt fits nicely, the curved side seam is flattering and the faced waist band looks good with a … Continued
Sporty Shorties #4 ElasticKated!
I am getting there! In my quest to produce the perfect pair of running shorts I have introduced new materials, experimented with several types of elastic and a range of different finishes. I am slowly perfecting my pattern and techniques, … Continued
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