Making Life more Beautiful
This story starts with Andrew Wyeth one of the most famous American artists who died a few years ago. His most well known 1948 painting – Christina’s world – depicts his disabled neighbour crawling towards a house. It’s an extremely well … 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
Since I decided to give up on the Sewing with a Plan, i have been reKondoing. As a result I have restored my sewing area to its pristine, professional space. I thought I would embark on a small scale, quickly made … Continued
The next project we have been working on is the twisted top. I don’t think I have ever made or bought one of these but I do find them rather attractive. Basically the fabric is twisted during the draping process. One … Continued
I have been describing my progress at my Draping on the Stand class. This is my 14th post – and I am glad to report I have by finally achieved a degree of competence. Now, in my third term, with a few years … Continued
I mentioned that I was interested in constructing a Vogue 1940s blouse in a knit. I found this a fascinating project and one I want to develop further. Pattern The pattern is, to recap, meant to be made in a … Continued
In June I made a plan to create a few nice tops, perhaps some blouses that I can wear for work, ideally in luxury fabrics. I have avoided blouses for years as they seem to take an inordinate amount of … Continued
This “sabre-toothed Swap” started over on Pretty Grievances, where Ann – the instigator of Jungle January – got together with PennyLiberian to create an international collaboration. Where sewists would send a buddy a package of cloth and the partners would … Continued
I have been making a few items to test the patterns and silhouettes I have chosen for my SWAP and this is one of the jackets. View 1, with buttons and button holes. This is a wearable toile – not … Continued
Following the success of my DVF dress I thought I would run one up for my daughter. She had just told us at Christmas she was expecting her second baby so I thought I might try a maternity style wrap … Continued
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