How to make hand-painted silk linings
Last week a natty male dresser I know showed me his lining (shock). His jacket was lined with a football shirt! Not my cup of tea, but why not? Chanel used to line her jackets with silk and then make … Continued
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.14
According to my Sewing with a Plan project plan the fuchsia jacket should have been completed this weekend. I started two weeks ago and it should have been finished by now. But I don’t think I can go out like … Continued
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.13
The 1967 Simplicity 7305 Jacket Pattern and alterations I toiled this pattern last year in a blue boiled wool and I have worn it almost constantly as it is pretty cold round here at present, and it comfortably accommodates a cardigan … Continued
How to make Tailored Trousers – Part two
Here are detailed notes on constructing tailored trousers. They are provided for myself and my daughter, but may be of interest to others making pants. The first steps are covered here; this post covers waist band, fastening, hems and finishing. … Continued
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.12
I have changed some of my plans. Although I had meant to use my squiggle fabric for a trouser suit, I have changed direction: I now believe this fabric is the one I must use for the coat. Which leaves … Continued
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.11
The upcycled blouse The SWAP rules propose upcyling which I haven’t really done before. I have recut a skirt or two to make it fit, and have altered the style somewhat, but I haven’t done this before – pulled a … Continued
Sewing With A Plan 2015 0.10
The recycled item This week I started on my recyling project. Do you remember the nasty, long, beggar-woman skirt? Hours later…..I tell you, those Indian textile workers sure know how to over-engineer a garment. This tiered skirt had five sections … Continued
More trouser experiments – making trousers from the Curvy Pencil skirt pattern
I have been doing what Corecouture calls “forensic” work on trouser styles and patterns. It might be a bit of an overstatement, but my view is if you want to wear trousers you have to get the style, fit, proportions … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.9
Sewing with a Plan has kicked off. Ladies all over the world have started their four month stint to make 11 co-ordinating outfits (no men yet, although menswear is being made). I have not actually started as I am still … Continued
Designing a Kimono-sleeved jacket
The brief The sorry saga of the jacket I chose as the centre piece of my Sewing with a Plan (SWAP) challenge meant I was determined to fix on an alternative before the New Year. So for the last few … Continued
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