Making Life more Beautiful
My Preen Inspired shorts are finished! The style is not inspired by Preen – I don’t think they do a range of running shorts, although the duo design for Debenhams. And my fabric design is somewhat constrained by the … Continued
People are contrary. I have dead straight hair but always wanted curls. I look good in a fit and flare dress, but constantly try on pencil skirts in the hope I will find one that suits me. It’s got to … Continued
In search of the perfect pair of running shorts, I have completed the second prototype. My first (pink Lycra) pair had the following problems: wrong fabric wrong type of elastic not quite enough flare integral underwear not quite right either … Continued
Introduction With a passable pair of purple running shorts, my attention turned to making a matching work-out top. Design and Pattern cutting For running and the gym I usually wear a sports bra, cut like a crop top. This is … Continued
Following the success of my DVF dress I thought I would run one up for my daughter. She had just told us at Christmas she was expecting her second baby so I thought I might try a maternity style wrap … Continued
Introduction I mentioned I was going to attempt to make a pair of lined running shorts as part of Karen Ball’s Sporty Summer Sewathon. This weekend I made a passable pattern, which I tested by making the first prototype. I … Continued
I finished the Westwood type jacket. I have worn it alot already! I lined it with a little bit of left over purple silk. The buttons were chosen by Sharon’s young assistant on Clitheroe market. Then I made a … Continued
When I was doing my City and Guilds 380 training in Fashion I was obliged to make a garment featuring “craft skills”, such as weaving, macrame, crochet or knitting. At the time macrame hanging plant pots were all the rage, and I am … Continued
In my day a Pirate outfit involved an eye patch, a wooden leg, cutlass. And a parrot. One of the highlights of my childhood was watching Peter Pan, where Captain Hook got his comeuppance. Since the block-busting Pirates of … Continued
I have argued that the perfect dress isn’t a “Designer” dress, or “Occasion” wear. It is not an item that cost a lot of money or one with an incredible “wow” factor. For me the perfect dress is one that can … Continued
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