SWAP 2018 The photographs
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
SWAP #8 – Bermuda shorts
I watched the Versace American True Crime documentary last night, by the same people who did the People v OJ (which I l also oved). True Crime is my guilty secret! According to the film both Gianni and Donatella were … Continued
Men’s style – Steve McQueen
In order to inspire myself to sew menswear I have been considering who my style icons are. Here are a few men who I think dress well, whatever the period. Arthur Miller Frank Sinatra James Dean Sean Connery Steve McQueen … Continued
Designing for men – finding patterns for Gus
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Thank you for you feedback on the colour scheme I chose for Gus last week. This is what he said: “Great stuff. I like it and would wear all of it. The bomber jacket you’ve put there is the exact one … Continued
What to wear to work when it is baking hot
One of my popular posts was how to look elegant in bad weather, as it addressed how to dress in London most of the time. Conversely this post is only relevant in the UK for ten days a year. Or so … Continued
Thai Fisherman’s Trousers
When we went to Thailand I discovered Thai Fisherman’s Trousers. Here are some pictures of the type of thing. The ones I brought back were in slightly heavier cotton, and I have worn them a lot; around the house, for … Continued
Reversible designs
In my wardrobe I have two reversible items. One is my Dutch skirt. I do want to copy this garment eventually but I am in search of a very long, chunky, open-ended zip. I have one that is 30″ long, … Continued
Guest blog – interview with Mary Harvey
Mary was working for Notting Hill Housing Trust when I started more than 10 years ago. She ran our charity shops, volunteering programme and the fund-raising team. More than anyone she embodies the spirit and values of Notting Hill. She … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2015 0.6
Progress to date Sewing with a Plan requires five tops three bottoms three wildcards all of which have to work together I am getting closer to finalising the plan. I would like to toile garments 5, 6 and 8, but … Continued
Making Winter shorts – Burda 08/2014 110
Shorts, for me, will always be associated with family beach holidays in Abersoch, Wales. My cousin Jane and I wore funny swim suits made with nylon and shirring elastic. We both had cropped hair, and did lots of dangerous jumping … Continued
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