Making Life more Beautiful
When I decided to make a version of a 1937 Chanel jacket I covet, I chose a “modern” (1997) pattern as my starting point. The best thing would have been to draft a pattern from scratch, using my personal blocks … Continued
I read a marvellous post today where Stephanie gets out her “stash of shame” which includes several unfinished jumpers. I think she did so in order to encourage her own creativity, but for me it was a revelation. This high-achieving woman, … Continued
This Six Napoleon dress was supposed to be completed and photographed yesterday. But it wasn’t. I am only a few hours away from finishing so I will give you an update on my progress. Pattern This was a difficult pattern … Continued
I made a toile for my friend Lyn. This post explains how I created and altered the paper pattern that Lyn, with some design changes, will be able to use to make herself a sheath dress (and by further alteration) … 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
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
The pattern I assumed this was a late 1950s pattern, due to the styling. However once I opened the envelope I found a piece of newspaper, used for the front facing. A little detective work showed this to be from … Continued
A year ago I attended patten-cutting classes at Morley College, London to brush up my skills, and to meet new friends. It was a fun class and I met Galina (in red, centre). She is a talented craftswoman and I … Continued
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