Making Life more Beautiful
Week 4: The skirt Frida wore alot of skirts, and they are one of the defining features of her look. Undoubtedly the choice of a long, floor length skirt was in part due to Frida’s desire to cover her legs … Continued
A Quick Huipil Some people have finished their Huipil already! Old friends Sue S and Lara and new friends Raquel in Taiwan and @rowinggranny – go and have a look at our #dresslikefridasal hashtag on Instagram, Well done! On Tuesday … Continued
My last post got a fantastic response – over 25 comments, and many of you have signed up to the Sewalong. A sewalong, for those who haven’t had a go before, is an opportunity for a group of people to … Continued
Since seeing the Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum I have been thinking of being more like Frida. At least in terms of dressing. Could I make a blouse and skirt that I could wear in London, … Continued
Years ago I read an article about how Frieda Khalo’s personal wardrobe, make up, accessories and artefacts had been carefully preserved for over 50 years. I decided then that one way or another I would get to see this … Continued
This week was my Mum’s 90th birthday, so the whole family went to Lancashire to celebrate with her. She had 60 or so friends and relatives round and thankfully used a caterer so the food was fantastic with no washing … Continued
I have just had another look at the Sewing with a Plan rules and spot a “desirable” but not “essential” requirement to reflect current trends in at least one item! Eeek. When I first read the rules my eye seemed … Continued
Let’s get started. I have decided to start with my grey fabric collection. I have had most of these pieces for a while, especially the heavy silks. I have always resisted a grey or beige collection, alhtough I find these … Continued
As you know books are designed. It is an absolutely crucial part of the process, almost as important as writing it. It makes it possible to read comfortably. If you have ever printed out a book or even a long … Continued
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