Post-SWAP: Making new plans
No sooner had she crashed out of SWAP than she was already making new plans. Like the jilted lover she deal with her grief by shouting “NEXT!” I mentioned on Saturday that I hope to create a few items for … Continued
MANSWAP #10 – Facing reality
I don’t know why I didn’t make a plan (the clue is in the name “sewing with a PLAN”). I planned all the outfits, the colours and the fabrics. I created a wonderful, imaginary wardrobe for my son Gus. I … Continued
2017 Resolutions and Plans
I got a bit bored of people saying 2016 was an exceptionally bad year. A few rock stars died and the people voted for some unpalatable choices. But come on – compared to years gone past we didn’t have so … Continued
MANSWAP #5 – The actual Plan
I have taken a little break recently, but that has given me plenty of time to firm up my plans for Gus’s SWAP. This involves a wardrobe of 11 items that I have to complete by the end of April … Continued
MANSWAP #1 The Jacket pattern
Before the SWAP rules were announced I had a rough idea of a capsule wardrobe for Gus, consisting of 11 items: Shirt Long sleeved T shirt High waisted jeans Corduroys Smart shorts Casual trousers Tailored jacket Bomber jacket Alpaca “Lore” … Continued
What is a Capsule Wardrobe?
On Saturday, when I announced my SWAP plans, Saturday Night Stitch blogger Hila asked for advice on a “capsule” wardrobe. Other commentators and I suggested some resources for her to consider. But I said I didn’t always agree with some of … Continued
My SWAP 2017
I’ve decided! MANSWAP it is – a wardrobe of 11 items for my son Gus. Really for the challenge of doing menswear. As a number of you mentioned – challenging is better for me. The casual wardrobe (apart from … Continued
Autumn sewing plans
I haven’t been doing much sewing recently, since the completion of the Six Napoleon dress. I wore it out, but it wore me out. I love it, but to honest I wanted a little break once that was finished. I … Continued
“Plan your work and work your plan”
What is your project planning like? I am afraid most of my methods are rather rudimentary. I once attended a Microsoft Project Project Management course where the first exercise (to lull us in with a false sense of simplicity) was … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.3 – A neutrals collection?
Although I have a reputation for being a little bit radical with my colour and clothing choices I do love neutrals and wear them frequently. They are easy to wear for work, go with everything and can be a good … Continued