Making Life more Beautiful
I love everything about this jumper. Choosing it, knitting it, thinking about it, washing it, and of course wearing it. The Autumn League sweater, details here. Yarn The turquoise yarn I used is splendid. It was a special offer from … Continued
I am a day late with my blog this week, as I wanted to include the photographs of my Sewing with a Plan 2018 collection. We spent part of the bank holiday weekend with my Mum in Lancashire so I … Continued
Sewing with a Plan sewing finishes on Monday night at midnight. But I won’t be sewing on Monday. I have to finish the jacket this weekend, which I am confident I can do. This is the final piece of my … Continued
I am planning to have my SWAP completed by the deadline this year, which is the end of the month. Which is possible, or deliverable as we say at work. Let’s have a look at progress so far. I have … Continued
For Sewing with a Plan this year I only have two items left to make – the light grey skirt and jacket. As I am putting off the jacket as the most time-consuming item, I had to tackle the skirt. … Continued
I mentioned I was trying to knit a jumper for my husband Nick, having practised on my son Gus. Here are the issues with knitting for men Much bigger bodies Need more yarn and time to complete Men’s bodies are … Continued
In terms of SWAP I think I am now on item 7! After this blouse I still have to make (by the grey silk skirt, grey jacket and westwood skirt. I will be adding a RTW or a previously made … Continued
Let’s get started. I have decided to start with my grey fabric collection. I have had most of these pieces for a while, especially the heavy silks. I have always resisted a grey or beige collection, alhtough I find these … Continued
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