Making Life more Beautiful
I wondered if it were possible to create a wardrobe with just 30 items, especially in a wet and chilly environment. I have chosen a sub-set of my existing wardrobe to meet the criteria – just 30 items including shoes … Continued
I am not a Me Made May type of person. I wear hand-made clothes most days but it’s not something I need to advertise on Instagram. Friends know I make clothes and sometimes take an interest but I don’t, as … Continued
I recently started to research an American designer who really thought about what makes a perfect travel wardrobe: Claire McCardell. In the 1930s, when rich women were starting to “holiday” abroad, travelling by aeroplane or cruise ship, they started to require … Continued
I have made a plan for the photographs to show off my collection. I have now seen the rules which are: You’ll probably need at least nine photographs, and you’re allowed to upload a total of 15 per SWAP. Composite … Continued
Combinations The SWAP contest requires that all the garments go together. While there are three “sets” here, which stand alone, the three “wildcards” are garments which work with the three sets. Also I have designed my collection as a “wardrobe” … Continued
Fabric choices This is the week I examined the fabrics that I already owned and my new purchases. I have enough fabric to complete two or three SWAPs to be honest and sometimes you have to know when to stop. … Continued