Trouser suits
I am not one to follow trends. I am not breathless about what is shown at London Fashion Week, or the latest looks from Philip Lim or Victoria Beckham. I don’t have a subscription to Vogue and much of my … Continued
Anything for the weekend? – Lisa Comfort’s capsule wardrobe
I was sent an eBook free, for review. This book, published this week, is by Lisa Comfort of Sew Over It. It’s key features include: A small, but flexible wardrobe, using patterns that can (through the use of a few … Continued
Are you a Hoarder?
I don’t know if it is the start of spring (well in the UK at least) but lots of bloggers are getting just a bit introspective. Why do we keep buying fabric and patterns when we already have enough? First up … Continued
Vintage Fashion illustrations now available on line
Many of us who like to make vintage outfits will admit that we are often seduced by “envelope art” – the lovely pictures on the front of a pattern envelope that encourage us to make up something to wear, presented … Continued
Kondo 0.7 – where I tackle my sewing patterns
The problem as it presents itself I knew this was going to be difficult. I have lots of patterns – over 100, and then maybe 40 self drafted ones too. Some are old and “valuable”, some are new and never … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.4
The Plan to date I am making progress as most of the ten garments are now decided. Here is a summary of my sewing plan, so far. Each of the ten hand-made items needs a fabric and a pattern by … Continued