SWAP #3
Sewing with a Plan requires 11 items. Having done a grey skirt and a yellow jersey I needed to get back to sewing. Pattern Moving on to my second neutral – navy – I decided on a basic pair of … Continued
2018 Sewing with a Plan
Most of you know all about Sewing with a Plan (SWAP). I have done this Artisans’ Square challenge four times now, although I only finished twice. I hadn’t planned to compete this year as I have too much on my … Continued
Learning to weave in a day
You may recall I have a friend Bridget who we met on holiday. She and her husband sat on the coach in front of us, and while he studied a map of Jordan she knitted. We got on very well, … Continued
My second attempt at a simple pleated skirt
In our house we have an expression: “If at first you don’t succeed, read the blooming instructions”. And, under certain frustrating circumstances, that “blooming” might be a swear word. Often the brochure supplied with a heating unit, a coffee dispenser … Continued
Me Made May 2017 Week one
I did MMM16 and found it quite interesting. This challenge, set by Zoe of So Zoe blog, is to actually wear what you make. It’s a nice idea, and with it being May it is particularly suited to UK people … Continued
Holsten sweater by Ankestrick
Review in two sentences. Nice, interesting pattern. Terrible yarn from Love Knitting. This pattern has been reviewed by Sue Stoney recently. She is an expert knitter and her version is very nice indeed. Mine is quite successful despite having an … Continued
Style Arc Talia trousers
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
Corduroy – suitable for men, women and children
Apparently corduroy started life as a type of Fustian. I remember clearly reading about both fabrics in one of my GCE O level books, The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy. The man was of fine figure, swarthy, and stern … Continued
A “business casual” trip to France
Every year there is a conference in the South of France for the property industry. Even though I have worked about 26 years in this industry I have never attended the event. It just seemed a little inappropriate to go … Continued
MANSWAP #7 (Nearly) finishing the brown corduroy trousers
Last week I left you with a cliff hanger! Would letting out the back seam fix the problem of the trousers-that-were-too-tight? Last week I explained that the brown corduroy trousers I am making for my son turned out a little … Continued