Making Life more Beautiful
You may remember I drafted a princess line dress, based on my new personal dress block. I used some nice fabric that I had bought, very cheaply, when I put my SWAP fabrics together. I thought it might work well … Continued
You probably know of “Me Made May” started by Zoe of the well known “So, Zo…’ blog. The idea is you promise the world that you will wear more of your handmade clothes. I have been put off before by the … Continued
Jenny asked, through my blog, for advice on what to wear for a wedding. Maybe you remember? Many of you gave her great advice. She was struggling with the fit of New Look 6000, a popular pattern which many of … Continued
Since I decided to give up on the Sewing with a Plan, i have been reKondoing. As a result I have restored my sewing area to its pristine, professional space. I thought I would embark on a small scale, quickly made … Continued
I’m out. I wasn’t enjoying the sewing and even though I have only two or three garments to go I have simply lost the desire to finish this year. I seem to have had an ambiguous relationship with SWAP 2016 … Continued
Apart from two buttons on the back belt the coat is finished! Hurray. I actually like it alot and was intrigued to see a mauve coat in Topshop with silver fastenings (but it is not on the website). I like … Continued
The next project we have been working on is the twisted top. I don’t think I have ever made or bought one of these but I do find them rather attractive. Basically the fabric is twisted during the draping process. One … Continued
I have made up my 8th Sewing with a Plan item – the skirt. The skirt pattern I chose is very simple; a1960s, slight A line skirt, from Courreges. The skirt completes “Pack 1” which is a skirt, shell top … Continued
I have been describing my progress at my Draping on the Stand class. This is my 14th post – and I am glad to report I have by finally achieved a degree of competence. Now, in my third term, with a few years … Continued
The pattern and alterations I admit I paid quite a lot of money for this iconic 1963 Yves St Laurent Vogue Paris Original pattern from a specialist supplier in Canada, but I don’t regret it. I have now made three … Continued
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