Making Life more Beautiful
As I did it I thought I would capture it. Many thanks to Becky, from our Company Secretary’s team, who gets in early and was always available to take a quick picture first thing. She generally only took one … Continued
Lots of people have suggested I try Style Arc, an Australian based company that sells modern looking, mainly casual wear patterns. The pattern: Talia Woven trousers I decided to give it a go as I really wanted to make some … Continued
Lots of bloggers are doing this – looking back at what they made in 2016 and describing what went well and what did not. I don’t know who first “hit” on this idea, so I am sorry if I “miss” … Continued
The rules for SWAP this year are out. Here is the condensed version. If you are thinking of particiapting you need to join Artisans Square and check the details for yourself. I hope that some of you might consider the challenge … Continued
Ann from Designer Stitch recently contacted me and offered me one of her patterns, free. Ann, from Australia, has some really nice summer dresses. However when she got in touch I was considering trouser styles for my casual wardrobe and … Continued
I think learning to knit is like learning to dressmake. And probably learning anything. You don’t know what you don’t know. At first you don’t know much and the only thing is to complete a garment you can pull on … Continued
Introduction Recently I wrote about putting together and making a casual wardrobe. I decided to take up Joyce’s exciting challenge of creating a capsule collection that would be inspired by, and suit, my “Lakeside Lifestyle”. I was very interested in, and … Continued
My friend Joyce made a great suggestion. Why don’t you make your weekend wear to suit your new house on the water front? Why not have this setting for your next collection? A wardrobe that suits the location and lifestyle … Continued
Before my recent holiday I started a discussion about the casual/weekend/retirement wardrobe. And what interesting comments you made. Annie mentioned that she likes to “keep workwear and weekend wear separate as much as I can, a hangup from a ‘Sunday Best’ … Continued
One thing that struck me during #MeMadeMay was that while I dress up during my working week my first choice at the weekend is super casual. I had to try hard to incorporate “me made” at the weekend. This is … Continued
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