Making Life more Beautiful
This is my friend Yuka who works for a well known high street boutique. We met for lunch, but before that she treated me to a look around the works. The company was sensitive to the issue of design copyright, … Continued
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
You may remember how we had made patterns from sketches of kitchen implement, then photocopied them, and arranged the tiles. This week our task was to use a range of materials – lino, soft cut plastic, polystyrene blocks, stick backed … Continued
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
The Demented Fairy (here in a glorious velvet wedding jacket), sent me fabric for Jungle January. In the package was 2m of glamorous, silky, slightly stretchy satin in blue snow leopard. It positively glows. I decided to use this fabric … Continued
New Year’s Resolution? Get my sewing space organised! I have been leading a double life – or treble if you factor in the amount of “active grannying” that has been going on lately. My job has been full on (and … Continued
Here is a quick and inexpensive way to make a highly personalised present for friends and family. Buy suitable note books or diaries at the Pound Shop Using a craft knife or the side of a pair of scissors score … Continued
The invitations have been sent out, and we are expecting around 50 people to come along. 80 wraps (lamb, chicken and falafel), baklava and fresh fruit are coming from Maroush, and Kit’s Grandma Faye has promised a big pot of curried goat, … Continued
In preparation for the SWAP I have been experimenting with a reversible skirt. You might ask – what’s the point? an interesting challenge two skirts in one (good to take on holiday if you have a tiny suitcase) the pleasure … Continued
The weekend is coming. What are your plans? It may surprise you that half of all UK women and one in four men consider shopping to be fun. Let’s recap the “Ready to Wear” experience Go to town wander around … Continued
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