A question from a reader
I love questions from my readers! I like to problem solve. Let’s be honest I love problems. Sorting things out makes me tick. Joyce asked how to ease in a sleeve, so I wrote to her directly. Karine asked for … Continued
Inspiration from ancient Egyptians
After nearly a year since we went to Seville, we managed to squeeze in a week on the River Nile. Egypt is more or less devoid of tourists, which makes it very sad. It has the most amazing places to … Continued
Egyptian Wedding
Do you love watching stranger’s weddings? Passing a country church in the summer, or seeing people coming down the steps of an inner city register office, I always stop and watch for a while. In Italy we stood and admired … Continued
Learning to cook – Japanese style
You may remember my friend Yuka, who showed me round the pattern cutting room at her work. Apart from working in London’s fashion industry Yuka is also a qualified Japanese chef. I know this is a sewing blog, but it … Continued
More Burberry summer coat inspiration
When I saw this lovely dress in the Evening Standard I wondered if it might be by Christopher Bailey. Although I assume the writing said Summer I thought it might say Prorsum – you may as well put your brand … Continued
Mad Men – Joan Holloway/Harris
I have seen the finale for Mad Men now and I think on the whole the ending was pleasing. If you want the definitive post on Mad Men clothes do go and have a look at the brilliant Pattern Vault. Although … Continued
Mad Men – Betty Draper
I already wrote about the Mad Men from a Menswear perspective. But of course the womenswear was sensational too, and impossible to do justice to in a short blog post, so I am going to give the three leading ladies … Continued
Menswear – looking at Mad Men
Mad Men is nearly over and I admit I am a tiny bit bored now. At the beginning I loved the programme. Mainly because I liked Don and his story although it became more or more contrived as it progressed. … Continued
Do you have a travel wardrobe? Claire McCardell
I recently started to research an American designer who really thought about what makes a perfect travel wardrobe: Claire McCardell. In the 1930s, when rich women were starting to “holiday” abroad, travelling by aeroplane or cruise ship, they started to require … Continued
Kondo 0.3 – where I tackle the rest of my clothes
Having made a tentative start on my underwear I took on the issue of my clothes over the past week or so. I acquired a bunch of large, clear bags and I set about creating the wardrobe I wanted. By … Continued