Me Made May?
I am not a Me Made May type of person. I wear hand-made clothes most days but it’s not something I need to advertise on Instagram. Friends know I make clothes and sometimes take an interest but I don’t, as … Continued
Behind the scenes with the SWAP photographer
Recently I posted 12 very nice photographs of my SWAP collection (thank you for your kind remarks). I mentioned that my son Gus took the pictures. Here is what actually happened. Gus arranged to come round at 11am. At about … Continued
Thinking about pictures for SWAP
I have made a plan for the photographs to show off my collection. I have now seen the rules which are: You’ll probably need at least nine photographs, and you’re allowed to upload a total of 15 per SWAP. Composite … Continued
The story of my SWAP
Introduction to the SWAP rules I have just completed my Sewing with a Plan adventure. Eleven garments that work together. Here is the specification again (paraphrased) from Artisans’ Square, the site which generously hosts the competition. All the tops should work … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.24 – the silk dress.
“The silk dress” This sounds like an over-acted radio murder play. The twist of course is that there is not one, but two silk dresses. The pattern was identical in every way – Vogue 1650 Nina Ricci’s elegant three piece suit … Continued
How to add a lace sleeve to a sleeveless dress
I have a basic, as yet unfinished, plain sleeveless navy silk dress. It is incredibly boring and safe. It is also a bit dark for my complexion, although I find sleeveless can work as there is a fair expanse of … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.23 – white Nina Ricci over-blouse
This week I almost finished my white Nina Ricci overblouse – its my second outing for this pattern – I already made a green one. It was still quite hard work, but slightly easier this time. I am disappointed that I … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.22
My green camisole dress is finished. It epitomises spring – especially when worn with a large bunch of daffodils. And a pineapple! I wore this dress for my birthday, with a piece of yellow vintage silk velvet ribbon around my … Continued
Nina Ricci Camisole skirt version two
I mentioned that I wanted to do another version of this dress. And, having experimented with the discharge paste I couldn’t wait for the weekend! This time I have decided to make the skirt with green wool, and to use … Continued
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